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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.
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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.5%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg

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 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.204mg
~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% 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 FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.1%
Contains more WaterWater +180.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 412kcal 229kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 7.7g French toast
Fats 22.2g 10.8g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg French toast
Net carbs 52.2g 25g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 25g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 116mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 100mg French toast
Potassium 133mg 134mg French toast
Iron 1.48mg 1.67mg French toast
Copper 0.211mg 0.058mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.67mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 117mg French toast
Sodium 262mg 479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A 82µg 124µg French toast
Manganese 0.712mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 20.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.31µg French toast
Folate 26µg 43µg French toast
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.723g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 4.524g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 2.594g Pecan pie
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.01g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie French toast
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
24%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
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.