Pecan pie vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pecan pie and Shortcake
- Pecan pie has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A, while Shortcake has more Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 28% higher.
- Shortcake contains 5 times less Vitamin A than Pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 82µg of Vitamin A, while Shortcake contains 18µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Shortcake is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +395.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +203.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +103.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~48.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +85% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.2% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.772g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 412kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 4.9g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 22.2g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 52.2g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 94mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 262mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 357IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 82µg | 18µg |
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| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 12µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.07µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 53µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.989g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.181g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.14mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g |
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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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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