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Pecan pie vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pecan pie and sugar substitute

  • Pecan pie is richer in manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 85% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 32 times more manganese than sugar substitute. Pecan pie contains 0.712mg of manganese, while sugar substitute contains 0.022mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less sodium.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241%
Contains more IronIron +825%
Contains more CopperCopper +2914.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2646.9%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +498.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.4%
Contains more OtherOther +235.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 32mg 879mg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 38%
Fats 22.2g 0g 34%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.022mg 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 28%
Copper 0.211mg 0.007mg 23%
Selenium 12µg 22%
Saturated fat 3.989g 18%
Iron 1.48mg 0.16mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.015mg 14%
Sodium 262mg 572mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.015mg 13%
Phosphorus 94mg 8mg 12%
Carbs 52.2g 84.77g 11%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 7%
Folate 26µg 7%
Protein 4.9g 2.06g 6%
Magnesium 26mg 6mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.015mg 3%
Calories 412kcal 347kcal 3%
Potassium 133mg 39mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 4.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.