Pecan pie vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pecan pie and chocolate?
- Pecan pie is higher in selenium and vitamin B1, yet chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 91% more.
- Pecan pie has 11 times more cholesterol than chocolate. While pecan pie has 87mg of cholesterol, chocolate has only 8mg.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.
We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +461.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +320.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +441.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +387.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +652% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1910.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
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Protein
~4.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +422.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.211mg | 1.028mg | 91% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 8.02mg | 82% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 18.519g | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 1.092g | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 1.419mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 8mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 206mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 3µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 31.28g | 14% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 2.01mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 2µg | 9% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 546kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 9.54g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.297mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.23µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 61.17g | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.725mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 4.88g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals