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Pecan pie vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and lasagne

  • Pecan pie has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2; however, lasagne has more selenium, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 23% more.
  • Pecan pie has 4 times more manganese than lasagne. Pecan pie has 0.712mg of manganese, while lasagne has 0.193mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than lasagne.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more IronIron +108.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.5%

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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +94.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~24µg

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% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +351.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.6%
Contains more WaterWater +263.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +536%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1218.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Lasagne DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.433g 35%
Fats 22.2g 4.92g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 1.758g 24%
Cholesterol 87mg 17mg 23%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.193mg 23%
Calories 412kcal 135kcal 14%
Copper 0.211mg 0.09mg 13%
Carbs 52.2g 15.36g 12%
Iron 1.48mg 0.71mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.07mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.074mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Selenium 12µg 15.9µg 7%
Saturated fat 3.989g 2.348g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.33µg 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Calcium 32mg 88mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.122mg 5%
Protein 4.9g 7.28g 5%
Sodium 262mg 373mg 5%
Vitamin A 82µg 41µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.528mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.323mg 3%
Phosphorus 94mg 115mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.5mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 196mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Folate 26µg 24µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 20mg 1%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.87mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Lasagne
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
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.