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Pecan pie vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pecan pie and coconut different?

  • Pecan pie is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and vitamin B12; however, coconut is richer in manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 129% higher.

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Nuts, coconut meat, raw are the varieties used 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.
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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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% 27% 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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.054mg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

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% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more FatsFats +50.9%
Contains more WaterWater +141%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +684.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1460.1%

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 Coconut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.989g 29.698g 117%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.366g 36%
Fiber 9g 36%
Manganese 0.712mg 1.5mg 34%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.211mg 0.435mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 1.425g 24%
Fats 22.2g 33.49g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.02mg 12%
Carbs 52.2g 15.23g 12%
Iron 1.48mg 2.43mg 12%
Sodium 262mg 20mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.066mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Potassium 133mg 356mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.3mg 4%
Protein 4.9g 3.33g 3%
Selenium 12µg 10.1µg 3%
Calories 412kcal 354kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.3mg 3%
Phosphorus 94mg 113mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 14mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.54mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 32mg 1%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.054mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Folate 26µg 26µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Coconut
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
17%
Pecan pie
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.709g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.