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Pecan pie vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan pie and Pineapple cake

  • Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12734% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 4 times more Cholesterol than Pineapple cake. Pecan pie contains 87mg of Cholesterol, while Pineapple cake contains 22mg.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +229%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 21% 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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81283%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg
~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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more FatsFats +83.5%
Contains more WaterWater +65.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
~equal in Carbs ~50.5g

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +115.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.9%

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 Pineapple cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Pineapple cake Opinion
Calories 412kcal 319kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 3.5g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 12.1g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 52.2g 49.7g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 50.5g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 133mg 112mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1.48mg
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Copper 0.211mg 0.087mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.31mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 82mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 319mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 253IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 62µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.35mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 9.4µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.156mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.202mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.034mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.08µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 26µg
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 5.194g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.282g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.043mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.117mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.147mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.264mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.143mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.074mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.173mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg 0.167mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.081mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Pineapple cake
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
16%
Pecan pie
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.