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 B3, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +151.2% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 11.659g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 1.094g | 31% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 22.7µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.388mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.33mg | 17% |
| Folate | 26µg | 88µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.08mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 206µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Sodium | 262mg | 467mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.861mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 2.188mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.03mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.9g | 8.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.241mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 45.8g | 2% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 21g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 406kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 133mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.16µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.