Pecan pie vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pecan pie and fruitcake
- Pecan pie has more manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin A; however, fruitcake is higher in iron.
- Pecan pie covers your daily cholesterol needs 27% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 16 times less vitamin A than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 357IU of vitamin A, while fruitcake contains 22IU.
- Fruitcake has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +322% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +223.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1071.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +276% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 5mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.22mg | 21% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 9.1g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 2µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 4.2g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 3.323g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 1.048g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 7µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 101mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.01µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 2.9g | 4% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 61.6g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Folate | 26µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 133mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Calcium | 32mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.791mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.