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Pecan pie vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan pie and Banana bread

  • Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Banana bread is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan pie is 22% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 3 times more Copper than Banana bread. Pecan pie contains 0.211mg of Copper, while Banana bread contains 0.072mg.
  • Banana bread contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240.7%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Selenium ~12.1µg

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% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.172mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +111.4%
Contains more WaterWater +49.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
~equal in Carbs ~54.6g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.9%

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 Banana bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Banana bread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 326kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 4.3g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 10.5g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 52.2g 53.5g Banana bread
Carbs 52.2g 54.6g Banana bread
Cholesterol 87mg 43mg Banana bread
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 21mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 134mg Banana bread
Iron 1.48mg 1.4mg Pecan pie
Fiber 1.1g Banana bread
Copper 0.211mg 0.072mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.35mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 58mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 302mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 82µg 106µg Banana bread
Manganese 0.712mg 0.209mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.172mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.2mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.446mg Banana bread
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.268mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.1µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 33µg Banana bread
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.237g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 4.48g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.13g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.053mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.15mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.182mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.327mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.094mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.218mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg 0.209mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.113mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.004g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Banana bread
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
16%
Pecan pie
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.