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Pecan pie vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan pie and Cherry pie

  • Pecan pie is richer than Cherry pie in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pecan pie is 29% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +410%
Contains more Copper +174%
Contains more Manganese +256%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +410%
Contains more Copper +174%
Contains more Manganese +256%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +82%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Water +134.9%
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% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +82%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Water +134.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%

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 Cherry pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Cherry pie Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 38.5g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 2.8g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 12.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 38.5g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 270kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 10mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1.85mg Cherry pie
Magnesium 26mg 9mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 30mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 77mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 191mg Cherry pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.077mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 7.8µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 409IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 29µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.148mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.125mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.276mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.123mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.034mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 27µg Cherry pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.031mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.072mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.088mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.17mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.067mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.043mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.124mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg 0.104mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.057mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Cherry pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.985g Cherry pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 5.314g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.247g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Cherry pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Pecan pie
13%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.004g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.