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Pecan pie vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pecan pie and pizza

  • Pecan pie is richer in manganese, yet pizza is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, calcium, selenium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for pecan pie is 23% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 2 times more manganese than pizza. Pecan pie contains 0.712mg of manganese, while pizza contains 0.36mg.
  • Pizza contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more CopperCopper +101%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +147.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +129.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.4%
Contains more WaterWater +121.4%
Contains more OtherOther +101.7%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +328.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Pizza DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.681g 27%
Cholesterol 87mg 17mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 2.608g 21%
Fats 22.2g 9.69g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 3.825mg 19%
Phosphorus 94mg 216mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.39mg 17%
Folate 26µg 93µg 17%
Calcium 32mg 188mg 16%
Sodium 262mg 598mg 15%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.36mg 15%
Selenium 12µg 19.9µg 14%
Iron 1.48mg 2.48mg 13%
Protein 4.9g 11.39g 13%
Copper 0.211mg 0.105mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.42µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Calories 412kcal 266kcal 7%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Carbs 52.2g 33.33g 6%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.34mg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.989g 4.465g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.195mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Potassium 133mg 172mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 82µg 69µg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.