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Pecan pie vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pecan pie and Apple strudel different?

  • Pecan pie has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A than Apple strudel.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pecan pie is 27% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 14 times more Vitamin A than Apple strudel. While Pecan pie contains 82µg of Vitamin A, Apple strudel contains only 6µg.
  • Apple strudel has less Cholesterol.

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Strudel, apple are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +252.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +436.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 1.8% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1090%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~28µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +98.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +123.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +242.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.315g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan pie Apple strudel
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Apple strudel Opinion
Calories 412kcal 274kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 3.3g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 11.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Net carbs 52.2g 38.9g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 41.1g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 6mg Apple strudel
Magnesium 26mg 9mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 15mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 149mg Apple strudel
Iron 1.48mg 0.42mg Pecan pie
Sugar 25.75g Pecan pie
Fiber 2.2g Apple strudel
Copper 0.211mg 0.03mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.19mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 33mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 135mg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 357IU 30IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 6µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Manganese 0.712mg 0.19mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 6.1µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.04mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.025mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.33mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.27mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.046mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Folate 26µg 28µg Apple strudel
Choline 17.4mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.044g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 3.267g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 5.315g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.039mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.119mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.147mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.257mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.125mg 0.067mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.151mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg 0.164mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.076mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Apple strudel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pecan pie
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.