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Pecan pie vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pecan pie and graham cracker different?

  • Pecan pie is richer in selenium and vitamin A, while graham cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need for cholesterol, 29% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker is lower in cholesterol.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than pecan pie (59).

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types were used in this article.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +155.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.96mg

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% 27% 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 0% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +109.4%
Contains more WaterWater +475.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +345.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.388g

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Graham cracker DV% diff.
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Iron 1.48mg 3.78mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 2.509g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 4.439mg 22%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Fats 22.2g 10.6g 18%
Folate 26µg 91µg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Phosphorus 94mg 185mg 13%
Manganese 0.712mg 1.019mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Saturated fat 3.989g 1.633g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.317mg 11%
Selenium 12µg 6.3µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Sodium 262mg 459mg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Carbs 52.2g 77.66g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.156mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.265mg 6%
Copper 0.211mg 0.17mg 5%
Calcium 32mg 77mg 5%
Protein 4.9g 6.69g 4%
Magnesium 26mg 40mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 5.388g 2%
Calories 412kcal 430kcal 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.42mg 1%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.96mg 1%
Potassium 133mg 170mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Graham cracker
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
17%
Pecan pie
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.356g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.