Pecan pie vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pecan pie and ricotta
- Pecan pie has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and iron, while ricotta has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for manganese is 31% higher.
- Ricotta contains 14 times less vitamin B1 than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.188mg of vitamin B1, while ricotta contains 0.013mg.
- The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of pecan pie is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +904.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +546.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1346.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +714.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +71% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1617.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +267.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1383.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 0.385g | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.006mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.021mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 8.295g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 3.627g | 19% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 207mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 3.04g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.013mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 12.98g | 14% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 11.26g | 13% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 174kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 51mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 158mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.34µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 14.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 120µg | 4% |
| Folate | 26µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 133mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.306g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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