Pecan pie vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pecan pie and pie crust?
- Pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper, yet pie crust is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
- Pecan pie has 3 times more copper than pie crust. While pecan pie has 0.211mg of copper, pie crust has only 0.075mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pie crust is lower.
We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 | +73.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +222% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +156.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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Carbs
~52.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 753mg | 21% |
| Folate | 26µg | 104µg | 20% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 22.9µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 7.974g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.392mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.315mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 17.887g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.075mg | 15% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 31.4g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 3.968g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 2.727mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.22mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 518kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 6.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.268mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 52.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 52.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.146mg | 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 Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.985g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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