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

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What are the differences between pecan pie and potato pancake?

  • Pecan pie is higher in manganese and selenium, yet potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Pecan pie has 3 times more manganese than potato pancake. While pecan pie has 0.712mg of manganese, potato pancake has only 0.26mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato pancake is lower.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Potato pancakes 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.173mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +50.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +145%
Contains more OtherOther +198.3%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.448mg 30%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 27.6mg 30%
Sodium 262mg 764mg 22%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.26mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 3.73g 19%
Potassium 133mg 622mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 7.516g 12%
Fats 22.2g 14.76g 11%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 52.2g 27.81g 8%
Calories 412kcal 268kcal 7%
Saturated fat 3.989g 2.496g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.757mg 6%
Vitamin A 82µg 32µg 6%
Selenium 12µg 8.9µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.29µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.672mg 5%
Phosphorus 94mg 128mg 5%
Folate 26µg 41µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.158mg 3%
Cholesterol 87mg 95mg 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.7mg 3%
Copper 0.211mg 0.18mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Protein 4.9g 6.08g 2%
Iron 1.48mg 1.67mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.173mg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 24.51g N/A
Calcium 32mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
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.

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.