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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 from 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% 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 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 Opinion
Calories 412kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 4.9g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 22.2g 26.43g Crackers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 52.2g 59g Crackers
Carbs 52.2g 61.3g Crackers
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Crackers
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 133mg 118mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g Pecan pie
Fiber 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.211mg 0.104mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.49mg Pecan pie
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 94mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 262mg 726mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 0IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.712mg 0.491mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 6.7µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.417mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 26µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Pecan pie
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 3.989g 5.562g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 6.553g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.189mg 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.372mg 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.248mg 0.103mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.112mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.255mg 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.116mg 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

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
16%
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.