Pecan pie vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pecan pie and pound cake
- Pecan pie has more manganese, copper, selenium, and zinc; however, pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Pecan pie covers your daily manganese needs 26% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 5 times less copper than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.211mg of copper, while pound cake contains 0.042mg.
- Pound cake has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +402.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +59% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
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Protein
~5g
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Carbs
~53.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.11mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 3.02g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.042mg | 19% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 3.419g | 15% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 13.96g | 13% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.36µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 140mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 1.615mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 377mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 4.811g | 4% |
| Folate | 26µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.173mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 70µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.9g | 5g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 53.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 133mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.822g)
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.