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Pecan pie vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pecan pie and Pita different?

  • Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Pita is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need of Cholesterol 29% more than Pita.
  • Pita is lower in Cholesterol.

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types were used 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.
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%
Pita
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~120mg
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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%
Pita
Pita
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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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~24µg
~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
Pita
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +1750%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more WaterWater +64.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
~equal in Carbs ~55.7g

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
Pita
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10548.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +967.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Pita Opinion
Calories 412kcal 275kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 9.1g Pita
Fats 22.2g 1.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 52.2g 53.5g Pita
Carbs 52.2g 55.7g Pita
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 32mg 86mg Pita
Potassium 133mg 120mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1.4mg Pecan pie
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.211mg 0.168mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.84mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 97mg Pita
Sodium 262mg 536mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 0IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.481mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.097mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.397mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.034mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 24µg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 0.105g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.535g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.189mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.372mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.248mg 0.219mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.255mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.116mg 0.195mg Pita
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Pita
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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.823g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.