Pecan pie vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pecan pie and puff pastry?
- Pecan pie is richer in copper, vitamin B5, manganese, and vitamin A, yet puff pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% higher.
- Puff pastry contains less cholesterol.
We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +348.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.5% |
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:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +163.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.4% |
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
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +289.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 22.228g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 38.5g | 25% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 24.5µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 3.8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.6mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.323mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.115mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.495mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Folate | 26µg | 55µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 5.502g | 7% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 558kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 8.828g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.258mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 7.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 45.7g | 2% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 44.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.75g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 262mg | 253mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.158mg | 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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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.513g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.