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Pecan pie vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and mixed nuts

  • Pecan pie has less copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 77% more.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than mixed nuts.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +780.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +265.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375.2%
Contains more IronIron +76.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +329.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.5%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +810.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +486.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +219.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.189mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.196mg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148%
Contains more WaterWater +837.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309%
Contains more FatsFats +143%
Contains more OtherOther +140%

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% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.9%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.211mg 0.907mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 14.612g 59%
Manganese 0.712mg 2.04mg 58%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Phosphorus 94mg 456mg 52%
Fats 22.2g 53.95g 49%
Magnesium 26mg 229mg 48%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 7.709mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 28.488g 43%
Selenium 12µg 33.9µg 40%
Protein 4.9g 20.04g 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Fiber 7g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.352mg 22%
Zinc 1.02mg 3.36mg 21%
Saturated fat 3.989g 8.711g 21%
Potassium 133mg 632mg 15%
Folate 26µg 83µg 14%
Iron 1.48mg 2.61mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 1.14mg 13%
Sodium 262mg 5mg 11%
Calories 412kcal 607kcal 10%
Carbs 52.2g 21.05g 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Calcium 32mg 117mg 9%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.196mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.189mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pecan pie Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.722g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.