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Pecan pie vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pecan pie and crouton?

  • Pecan pie is higher in manganese and vitamin A, yet crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 46% more.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is lower.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Croutons, plain types in this article.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more IronIron +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
~equal in Potassium ~124mg

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +542.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +407.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +236.4%
Contains more WaterWater +254.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +108.3%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 12µg 37.5µg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.623mg 36%
Iron 1.48mg 4.08mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.273g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5.439mg 29%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Folate 26µg 132µg 27%
Fats 22.2g 6.6g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 3.059g 20%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Sodium 262mg 698mg 19%
Protein 4.9g 11.9g 14%
Saturated fat 3.989g 1.51g 11%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.5mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.272mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 52.2g 73.5g 7%
Copper 0.211mg 0.163mg 5%
Calcium 32mg 76mg 4%
Phosphorus 94mg 115mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.026mg 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.89mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 31mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.429mg 1%
Calories 412kcal 407kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 68.4g N/A
Potassium 133mg 124mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.479g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.