Pecan pie vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pecan pie and mousse?
- Pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, and selenium, yet mousse is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% more.
- Pecan pie has 7 times more sodium than mousse. While pecan pie has 262mg of sodium, mousse has only 38mg.
- The glycemic index of mousse is lower.
We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
Contains more IronIron | +169.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +181.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +59.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1106.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +317.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +480.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +73.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +176.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +38.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +222.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +549.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 0.879g | 32% |
Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.059mg | 28% |
Saturated fat | 3.989g | 9.151g | 23% |
Cholesterol | 87mg | 140mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 5.027g | 15% |
Copper | 0.211mg | 0.075mg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.47µg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.045mg | 12% |
Carbs | 52.2g | 16.07g | 12% |
Iron | 1.48mg | 0.55mg | 12% |
Fats | 22.2g | 16g | 10% |
Sodium | 262mg | 38mg | 10% |
Calories | 412kcal | 225kcal | 9% |
Selenium | 12µg | 7.4µg | 8% |
Calcium | 32mg | 96mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 82µg | 140µg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 94mg | 117mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
Folate | 26µg | 15µg | 3% |
Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
Protein | 4.9g | 4.14g | 2% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.533mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 52.2g | 15.47g | N/A |
Potassium | 133mg | 143mg | 0% |
Sugar | 14.81g | N/A | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.058mg | 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

22%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.162g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.