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

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The main differences between Pecan pie and French toast

  • Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, and Copper, yet French toast is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan pie is 23% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 4 times more Copper than French toast. Pecan pie contains 0.211mg of Copper, while French toast contains 0.058mg.
  • French toast contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
5
:
5
French toast
French toast
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +278.7%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.5%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
French toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +278.7%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.5%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
0
:
9
French toast
French toast
Contains more Vitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.204
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
French toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.204

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
:
3
French toast
French toast
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Carbs +108.8%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Water +180.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
French toast
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Carbs +108.8%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Water +180.5%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
:
1
French toast
French toast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
French toast
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie French toast Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 25g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 7.7g French toast
Fats 22.2g 10.8g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 25g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 229kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 100mg French toast
Iron 1.48mg 1.67mg French toast
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 117mg French toast
Potassium 133mg 134mg French toast
Sodium 262mg 479mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.67mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.058mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 357IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.204mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.628mg French toast
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.074mg French toast
Folate 26µg 43µg French toast
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.31µg French toast
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.189mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.372mg 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.248mg 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.125mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.255mg 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.116mg 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 87mg 116mg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.723g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 4.524g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 2.594g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie French toast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.266g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast
French toast is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.