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Pecan pie vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and saltine cracker

  • Pecan pie has more copper; however, saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and selenium.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 78% more.
  • Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index than pecan pie.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%
Contains more IronIron +421.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg

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 0% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +1287.5%
Contains more WaterWater +473.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7773.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Saltine cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.48mg 7.72mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.685g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.59mg 32%
Fats 22.2g 1.6g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5.714mg 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.142g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.518mg 28%
Sodium 262mg 849mg 26%
Folate 26µg 124µg 25%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.244g 17%
Selenium 12µg 21.4µg 17%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 4.9g 10.5g 11%
Carbs 52.2g 82.3g 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Copper 0.211mg 0.145mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Phosphorus 94mg 113mg 3%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.637mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.39mg 2%
Calories 412kcal 393kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.94mg 1%
Potassium 133mg 115mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 79.6g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.224mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.745g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.