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Pecan pie vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pecan pie and potato chips?

  • Pecan pie is richer in manganese, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 46% higher.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +858.6%
Contains more IronIron +10.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +45%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +926.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
~equal in Carbs ~52.9g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.66mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 12.17g 43%
Potassium 133mg 1275mg 34%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 31.1mg 34%
Saturated fat 3.989g 10.96g 32%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Histidine 0.116mg 153mg 22%
Fats 22.2g 34.6g 19%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 3.827mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.44mg 12%
Copper 0.211mg 0.306mg 11%
Sodium 262mg 8mg 11%
Magnesium 26mg 67mg 10%
Phosphorus 94mg 165mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Selenium 12µg 8.1µg 7%
Calories 412kcal 536kcal 6%
Folate 26µg 45µg 5%
Protein 4.9g 7g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 9.84g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.167mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.402mg 2%
Iron 1.48mg 1.63mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.197mg 1%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 52.2g 52.9g 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.392mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.971g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.