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Pecan pie vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan pie and Cracker

  • Pecan pie is richer in Copper, and Selenium, yet Cracker is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cracker 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.
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +108.2%
Contains more Copper +102.9%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +79.1%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +108.2%
Contains more Copper +102.9%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +79.1%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.8%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.8%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +521%
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Other +107.5%
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 Water +521%
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Other +107.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.1%
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Cracker
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 Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 59g Cracker
Protein 4.9g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 22.2g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 52.2g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 412kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Pecan pie
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 32mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 1.48mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 133mg 118mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 726mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.49mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.104mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.491mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 6.7µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 0IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.417mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 26µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.189mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.372mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.248mg 0.103mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.112mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.255mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.116mg 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 5.562g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 6.553g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
56%
Cracker

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?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - 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.