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Pecan pie vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and avocadoes

  • Pecan pie has more manganese, selenium, and iron; however, avocadoes have more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
  • Pecan pie has 37 times more sodium than avocadoes. Pecan pie has 262mg of sodium, while avocadoes have 7mg.
  • Avocadoes are lower in cholesterol.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than avocadoes.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +169.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.19mg

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% 27% 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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145%
Contains more FatsFats +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512%
Contains more WaterWater +275.5%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.7%

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 Avocado
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Avocado DV% diff.
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.816g 26%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.142mg 25%
Selenium 12µg 0.4µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 1.389mg 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Carbs 52.2g 8.53g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.257mg 15%
Folate 26µg 81µg 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Calories 412kcal 160kcal 13%
Iron 1.48mg 0.55mg 12%
Fats 22.2g 14.66g 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 10mg 11%
Sodium 262mg 7mg 11%
Potassium 133mg 485mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.067mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.989g 2.126g 8%
Vitamin A 82µg 7µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Protein 4.9g 2g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.738mg 6%
Phosphorus 94mg 52mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.13mg 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.64mg 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 9.799g 3%
Copper 0.211mg 0.19mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 12mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
17%
Pecan pie
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.