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Pecan pie vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pecan pie and ice cream sandwich

  • Pecan pie has more selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12; however, ice cream sandwich is higher in calcium.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need for cholesterol, 22% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Pecan pie has 6 times more iron than ice cream sandwich. While pecan pie has 1.48mg of iron, ice cream sandwich has only 0.26mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more IronIron +469.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +287.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%

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.
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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~86µg
~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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more FatsFats +159%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%
Contains more WaterWater +150.8%
~equal in Other ~1.1g

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.9%

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 Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 2.272g 23%
Cholesterol 87mg 21mg 22%
Fats 22.2g 8.57g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 2.661g 21%
Selenium 12µg 3.1µg 16%
Iron 1.48mg 0.26mg 15%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.381mg 14%
Calories 412kcal 237kcal 9%
Saturated fat 3.989g 2.317g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.111mg 6%
Sodium 262mg 129mg 6%
Carbs 52.2g 37.14g 5%
Calcium 32mg 86mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.05µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.209mg 5%
Copper 0.211mg 0.254mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.566mg 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Phosphorus 94mg 72mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.146mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.028mg 2%
Folate 26µg 34µg 2%
Protein 4.9g 4.29g 1%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Potassium 133mg 115mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 18.57g N/A
Vitamin A 82µg 86µg 0%
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 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pecan pie Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.672g)
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.

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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.