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Pecan pie vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pecan pie and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Pecan pie has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chocolate chip cookie is higher in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 50% more than Pecan pie.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains more Copper +82.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Equal in Manganese - 0.663
Equal in Selenium - 11.2
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 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains more Copper +82.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Equal in Manganese - 0.663
Equal in Selenium - 11.2

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 B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.184
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.177
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 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.184
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +242.1%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +27.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Other +66.7%
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% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +242.1%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +27.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%

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 Chocolate chip cookie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 4.9g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 22.2g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 52.2g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 412kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 32mg 38mg Chocolate chip cookie
Iron 1.48mg 2.48mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 26mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 94mg 100mg Chocolate chip cookie
Potassium 133mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 262mg 341mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.94mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.663mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 11.2µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.184mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.177mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.259mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 26µg 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.08µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.224mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.391mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.214mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.106mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.255mg 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 87mg 70mg Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 14.071g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.003g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 8.241g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 4.541g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pecan pie Chocolate chip cookie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Pecan pie
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.082g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.