Pecan pie vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between pecan pie and cheesecake
- Pecan pie has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, and iron; however, cheesecake has more vitamin A.
- Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 30% more.
- Pecan pie has 11 times more copper than cheesecake. Pecan pie has 0.211mg of copper, while cheesecake has 0.02mg.
- Cheesecake is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +955% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +408.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +571.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~22.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 1.602g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 9.921g | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.14mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.02mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.028mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 5.2µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 55mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.63mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 25.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 159µg | 9% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 262mg | 438mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 8.634g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.51mg | 5% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 321kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.571mg | 2% |
| Folate | 26µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.193mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 5.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 22.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.8g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 93mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.932g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)