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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 RAE, yet Crouton is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.

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.
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Equal in Potassium - 124
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Equal in Potassium - 124

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 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.1%
Contains more Folate +407.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.1%
Contains more Folate +407.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Contains more Water +254.5%
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Contains more Other +108.3%
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 Fats +236.4%
Contains more Water +254.5%
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Contains more Other +108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 4.9g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 22.2g 6.6g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 412kcal 407kcal Pecan pie
Fiber 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 32mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 1.48mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 26mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 94mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 133mg 124mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 698mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.89mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.163mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.5mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 357IU 0IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.429mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.026mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.189mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.372mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.248mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.125mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.255mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.116mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 3.989g 1.51g Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 3.059g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.273g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Crouton
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
38%
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.