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Pecan pie vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and spinach raw

  • Pecan pie has more selenium; however, spinach raw has more vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 180% more.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than spinach raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Spinach, raw.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +319.5%
Contains more IronIron +83.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +472%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more FolateFolate +646.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.189mg

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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5592.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1338%
Contains more WaterWater +368.7%
Contains more OtherOther +43.3%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111710%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3360.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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 Spinach raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Vitamin A 82µg 469µg 43%
Folate 26µg 194µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.165g 37%
Fats 22.2g 0.39g 34%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 28.1mg 31%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.01g 28%
Selenium 12µg 1µg 20%
Calories 412kcal 23kcal 19%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.063g 18%
Carbs 52.2g 3.63g 16%
Iron 1.48mg 2.71mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Potassium 133mg 558mg 13%
Magnesium 26mg 79mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.195mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.078mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Copper 0.211mg 0.13mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.065mg 8%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.897mg 8%
Sodium 262mg 79mg 8%
Calcium 32mg 99mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Phosphorus 94mg 49mg 6%
Protein 4.9g 2.86g 4%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.189mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.724mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.