Pecan pie vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pecan pie and doughnuts
- Pecan pie has more manganese and copper; however, doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Doughnuts cover your daily need for saturated fat, 36% more than pecan pie.
- Pecan pie has 9 times more cholesterol than doughnuts. While pecan pie has 87mg of cholesterol, doughnuts have only 10mg.
- The glycemic index of doughnuts is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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 | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +253.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
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Protein
~5.31g
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Carbs
~47.06g
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Water
~20.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 11.105g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 10mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 260mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.39mg | 17% |
| Folate | 26µg | 92µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.333mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.09mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 2.91mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.53mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 3.915g | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.301mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 4µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 477mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 8.544g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.06µg | 5% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 24.93g | 4% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 10.1µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 47.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.377mg | 2% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 434kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 5.31g | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 133mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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