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Pecan pie vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pecan pie and English muffins

  • Pecan pie is richer in manganese, copper, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B12, yet English muffins are richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for pecan pie is 29% higher.
  • English muffins contain less cholesterol.
  • Pecan pie has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +66.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.5%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.446mg
~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +1133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.1%
Contains more WaterWater +115.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3602.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +543%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie English muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.888g 32%
Fats 22.2g 1.8g 31%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.302g 27%
Selenium 12µg 22%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.259g 17%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.357mg 15%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 262mg 464mg 9%
Copper 0.211mg 0.129mg 9%
Calories 412kcal 235kcal 9%
Iron 1.48mg 0.89mg 7%
Phosphorus 94mg 133mg 6%
Protein 4.9g 7.7g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.04µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.566mg 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.7mg 3%
Folate 26µg 37µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.154mg 2%
Carbs 52.2g 46g 2%
Calcium 32mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.181mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.446mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.043mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 43.3g N/A
Potassium 133mg 131mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.17mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.73g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.