Pecan pie vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pecan pie and Muffin different?
- Pecan pie is higher in Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Zinc, however, Muffin is richer in Phosphorus, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pecan pie is 19% higher.
- Pecan pie contains 4 times more Vitamin A than Muffin. While Pecan pie contains 82µg of Vitamin A, Muffin contains only 21µg.
- Muffin has less Cholesterol.
Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties used 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 | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +389% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
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Protein
~4.49g
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Carbs
~53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +131.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 412kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 4.9g | 4.49g |
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| Fats | 22.2g | 16.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 52.2g | 51.9g |
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| Carbs | 52.2g | 53g |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 31.47g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 16.31g |
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| Phosphorus | 94mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 262mg | 336mg |
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| Vitamin A | 357IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 82µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.449mg |
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| Selenium | 12µg | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 1.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 48µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 92.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.989g | 2.844g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.181g | 4.822g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 8.103g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.181mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.421mg |
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| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.257mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.128mg |
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| Fructose | 1.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.008g | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.