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Pecan pie vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pecan pie and eggplant

  • Pecan pie is richer than eggplant in selenium, manganese, iron, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for pecan pie is 29% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 131 times more sodium than eggplant. Pecan pie contains 262mg of sodium, while eggplant contains 2mg.
  • Eggplant contains less cholesterol.
  • Eggplant has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Eggplant, raw.

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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 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more IronIron +543.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +537.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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% 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 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +400%
Contains more FatsFats +12233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +787.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%
Contains more WaterWater +373.3%

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
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69781.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7413.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Eggplant DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.076g 38%
Fats 22.2g 0.18g 34%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.016g 28%
Selenium 12µg 0.3µg 21%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.232mg 21%
Calories 412kcal 25kcal 19%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.034g 18%
Iron 1.48mg 0.23mg 16%
Carbs 52.2g 5.88g 15%
Copper 0.211mg 0.081mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.039mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sodium 262mg 2mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.037mg 11%
Phosphorus 94mg 24mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 1µg 9%
Protein 4.9g 0.98g 8%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.16mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.281mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 229mg 3%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.084mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.2mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.649mg 1%
Folate 26µg 22µg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 2.88g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.045mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.064mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.023mg 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 Eggplant
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
8%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.