Pecan pie vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pecan pie and fudge
- Pecan pie has more selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and folate; however, fudge is higher in copper.
- Pecan pie covers your daily cholesterol needs 24% more than fudge.
- Fudge contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.188mg of vitamin B1, while fudge contains 0.026mg.
- Fudge has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +380% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +623.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +381.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +279.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1430.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 0.373g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 14mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 2.943g | 21% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 10.41g | 18% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 2.5µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.026mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.422mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.329mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 6.448g | 11% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 45mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 76.44g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.085mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 2.39g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.176mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 44µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.77mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.09µg | 3% |
| Choline | 10mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.11mg | 1% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 411kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 74.74g | N/A |
| Potassium | 133mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 73.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | 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 lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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.