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Pecan pie vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan pie and Croissant

  • Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, and Copper, yet Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 38% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 3 times more Copper than Croissant. Pecan pie contains 0.211mg of Copper, while Croissant contains 0.08mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Croissants, 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.
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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +37.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.2%

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.
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 0.67% 45% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.058mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.16µg

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.3%
Contains more WaterWater +19%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Fats ~21g

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.9%

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 Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Croissant Opinion
Calories 412kcal 406kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 22.2g 21g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 52.2g 43.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 45.8g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 67mg Croissant
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 37mg Croissant
Potassium 133mg 118mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 2.03mg Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Pecan pie
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Copper 0.211mg 0.08mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.75mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 105mg Croissant
Sodium 262mg 467mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A 82µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Manganese 0.712mg 0.33mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.058mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.16µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Folate 26µg 88µg Croissant
Choline 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 3.989g 11.659g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 5.525g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.094g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.189mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.372mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.248mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.125mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.255mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.116mg 0.187mg Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Croissant
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
33%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.