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Pecan pie vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pecan pie and paratha

  • Pecan pie has more selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1, while paratha has more manganese.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in paratha is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48%
~equal in Potassium ~139mg
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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 0% 0.67% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.465mg

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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Paratha DV% diff.
Fiber 9.6g 38%
Cholesterol 87mg 1mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 2.484g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 3.837g 18%
Manganese 0.712mg 1.054mg 15%
Fats 22.2g 13.2g 14%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 2µg 9%
Selenium 12µg 7.1µg 9%
Sodium 262mg 452mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.076mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.989g 5.826g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.211mg 0.146mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.83mg 6%
Calories 412kcal 326kcal 4%
Phosphorus 94mg 120mg 4%
Folate 26µg 10µg 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Protein 4.9g 6.36g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.82mg 2%
Iron 1.48mg 1.61mg 2%
Carbs 52.2g 45.35g 2%
Calcium 32mg 25mg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 35.75g N/A
Potassium 133mg 139mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.465mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.837g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.