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Pecan pie vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pecan pie and pistachios?

  • Pecan pie has less vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, and manganese than pistachios.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 126% higher.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +670.7%
Contains more IronIron +164.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +516.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.5%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.52mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.1%
Contains more WaterWater +346.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +311.4%
Contains more FatsFats +104.1%
Contains more OtherOther +148.3%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 1.7mg 126%
Copper 0.211mg 1.3mg 121%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 14.38g 58%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.87mg 57%
Phosphorus 94mg 490mg 57%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Fats 22.2g 45.32g 36%
Protein 4.9g 20.16g 31%
Iron 1.48mg 3.92mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 23.257g 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Potassium 133mg 1025mg 26%
Magnesium 26mg 121mg 23%
Manganese 0.712mg 1.2mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.2mg 11%
Sodium 262mg 1mg 11%
Selenium 12µg 7µg 9%
Saturated fat 3.989g 5.907g 9%
Carbs 52.2g 27.17g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Calories 412kcal 560kcal 7%
Calcium 32mg 105mg 7%
Folate 26µg 51µg 6%
Vitamin A 82µg 26µg 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.3mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.52mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.918g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.