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Pecan pie vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pecan pie and crackers

  • Pecan pie is richer in copper and selenium, yet crackers are richer in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for crackers is 32% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more IronIron +172.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.8%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +521%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.5%
Contains more FatsFats +19.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +107.5%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 13.137g 50%
Iron 1.48mg 4.03mg 32%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 4.352mg 22%
Phosphorus 94mg 248mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.456mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Sodium 262mg 726mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.416mg 19%
Folate 26µg 92µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 6.553g 12%
Copper 0.211mg 0.104mg 12%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.491mg 10%
Selenium 12µg 6.7µg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Calcium 32mg 120mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.989g 5.562g 7%
Fats 22.2g 26.43g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Calories 412kcal 510kcal 5%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.49mg 5%
Protein 4.9g 6.64g 3%
Carbs 52.2g 61.3g 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.417mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 59g N/A
Potassium 133mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.063mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.