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Pecan pie vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pecan pie and fettuccine?

  • Pecan pie is higher in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12, yet fettuccine is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 24% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fettuccine is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fettuccine is lower.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +920%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%

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.
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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +722.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more WaterWater +285.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1142.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1327.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Fettuccine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.4g 35%
Manganese 0.712mg 31%
Fats 22.2g 2.7g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.9g 26%
Cholesterol 87mg 14mg 24%
Copper 0.211mg 23%
Selenium 12µg 22%
Calories 412kcal 99kcal 16%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.9g 14%
Carbs 52.2g 14g 13%
Iron 1.48mg 0.6mg 11%
Phosphorus 94mg 25mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.07mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.09mg 8%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.1mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.8mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 6mg 5%
Folate 26µg 6µg 5%
Sodium 262mg 166mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Protein 4.9g 6.2g 3%
Potassium 133mg 168mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 12g N/A
Calcium 32mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 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 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 Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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

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.