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Pecan pie vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pecan pie and Marble cake

  • Pecan pie has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Marble cake has more Phosphorus.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 29% more.
  • Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +412.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.6%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Iron ~1.62mg

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% 21% 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% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +399%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg

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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.1%
Contains more FatsFats +89.7%
Contains more WaterWater +529%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.3%
Contains more OtherOther +91.7%

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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +135.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Marble cake Opinion
Calories 412kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Protein 4.9g 3.4g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 11.7g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 52.2g 76.6g Marble cake
Carbs 52.2g 79.5g Marble cake
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Marble cake
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 76mg Marble cake
Potassium 133mg 123mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1.62mg Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g Pecan pie
Fiber 2.9g Marble cake
Copper 0.211mg 0.135mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.35mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 275mg Marble cake
Sodium 262mg 519mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 2IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 1µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.712mg 0.139mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 2.6µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.181mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.13mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.546mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.096mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.025mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Folate 26µg 36µg Marble cake
Choline 4.5mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.45g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 4.75g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.779g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.049mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.105mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.127mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.22mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.133mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.049mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.158mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg 0.164mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.065mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Marble cake
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
16%
Pecan pie
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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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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.
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

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.