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Pecan pie vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pecan pie and Icing

  • Pecan pie has more Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Icing is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily Manganese needs 31% more than Icing.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +422.2%
Contains more Potassium +291.2%
Contains more Zinc +1357.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +11900%
Contains less Sodium -29.8%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +422.2%
Contains more Potassium +291.2%
Contains more Zinc +1357.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +11900%
Contains less Sodium -29.8%

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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
8
:
4
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1780%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1780%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
4
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
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2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.2%
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.2%

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 Icing
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Icing Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 67.89g Icing
Protein 4.9g 0g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 16.23g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 67.89g Icing
Calories 412kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 3mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 0.16mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 26mg 1mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 18mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 34mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 1.02mg 0.07mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 0.1µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 0IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.01mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.22mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.055mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 8µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.974g Icing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 4.86g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Icing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.