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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.
  • 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.
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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +174%
Contains more ZincZinc +410%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 3.3% 25% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~27µg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more FatsFats +82%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +134.9%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +110.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 412kcal 270kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 2.8g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 12.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg Cherry pie
Net carbs 52.2g 38.5g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 38.5g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Cherry pie
Magnesium 26mg 9mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 10mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 77mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1.85mg Cherry pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.077mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 30mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 191mg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 357IU 409IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A 82µg 29µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 7.8µg Pecan 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
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 27µg Cherry pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.985g Cherry pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 5.314g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.247g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Pecan pie
12%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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.