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Pecan pie vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg

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 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.193mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.17µg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
49% 43% 8%
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.
Pecan pie Cheesecake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Cheesecake Opinion
Calories 412kcal 321kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 22.2g 22.5g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Net carbs 52.2g 25.1g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 25.5g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 55mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 51mg Cheesecake
Potassium 133mg 90mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 0.63mg Pecan pie
Sugar 21.8g Pecan pie
Fiber 0.4g Cheesecake
Copper 0.211mg 0.02mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.51mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 93mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 438mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 82µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.712mg 0.14mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 5.2µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.028mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.195mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.052mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.17µg
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Folate 26µg 18µg Pecan pie
Choline 45.9mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 3.989g 9.921g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 8.634g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.602g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.064mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.372mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.248mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.125mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.255mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.116mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.005g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Cheesecake
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%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.932g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.