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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 Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Iron +421.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Iron +421.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Zinc - 0.94

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +376.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +376.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1287.5%
Contains more Water +473.5%
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Contains more Other +83.3%
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 Fats +1287.5%
Contains more Water +473.5%
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Contains more Other +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7773.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +733.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7773.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +733.6%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 4.9g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 22.2g 1.6g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 412kcal 393kcal Pecan pie
Sugar 0.38g Pecan pie
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 32mg 22mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 94mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 133mg 115mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 849mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.94mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.145mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.637mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 357IU 0IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.39mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 26µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.189mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.372mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.248mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.125mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.255mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.116mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 3.989g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 0.142g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.685g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Saltine cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
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.