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Pecan pie vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pecan pie and French bread

  • Pecan pie has more Vitamin A, however, French bread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • French bread covers your daily Selenium needs 32% more than Pecan pie.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains more IronIron +161.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.5%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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% 21% 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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +535.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~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
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +937.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%
~equal in Water ~20.61g

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
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2796.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +588%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.4%

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 French bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie French bread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 319kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 13g French bread
Fats 22.2g 2.14g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 52.2g 58.83g French bread
Carbs 52.2g 61.93g French bread
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg French bread
Magnesium 26mg 31mg French bread
Calcium 32mg 47mg French bread
Potassium 133mg 140mg French bread
Iron 1.48mg 3.87mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g Pecan pie
Fiber 3.1g French bread
Copper 0.211mg 0.15mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 1.05mg French bread
Phosphorus 94mg 126mg French bread
Sodium 262mg 720mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 0IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.712mg 0.573mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.096mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 26µg 140µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 3.989g 0.502g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 0.386g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.83g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.189mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.372mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.125mg 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.255mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.116mg 0.234mg French bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie French bread
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
16%
Pecan pie
36%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.487g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.