Pecan pie vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pecan pie and oranges
- Pecan pie has more manganese, selenium, copper, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, oranges are higher in vitamin C.
- Oranges cover your daily vitamin C needs 59% more than pecan pie.
- The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 | +1380% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +368.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1357.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +571.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2748% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +645.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +26500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +421.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +344.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48513% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22740% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 53.2mg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 0.025g | 38% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 0.12g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.025mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 0.023g | 28% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 0.5µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.045mg | 18% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 47kcal | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 0.015g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.1mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 11.75g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 14mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 0.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.087mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.282mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Folate | 26µg | 30µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.35g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.