Pecan pie vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pecan pie and gingerbread
- Pecan pie has more vitamin A, zinc, and phosphorus, while gingerbread has more iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 18% higher.
- Gingerbread contains 7 times less vitamin A than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 357IU of vitamin A, while gingerbread contains 48IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in gingerbread is lower.
- Pecan pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan pie is 59, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, gingerbread, 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 ZincZinc | +161.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +169.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +121.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.8% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.122g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 32mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.88mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 4.216g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 7.124g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 439mg | 9% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 16.4g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 14µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 16.3µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.39mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 1.738mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.06µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 327mg | 3% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 356kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 3.9g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.195mg | 2% |
| Folate | 26µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.375mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 4.122g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.162mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.683mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 49.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.003g | 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
17%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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