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Pecan pie vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and tofu

  • Pecan pie has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, tofu has more iron and calcium.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 49% more.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than tofu.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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%
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +993.8%
Contains more IronIron +262.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Copper ~0.193mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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%
Tofu
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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 0.33% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +604.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
~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
Tofu
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8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +364.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2691.4%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.9%
Contains more WaterWater +333.6%

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
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +958.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Tofu DV% diff.
Iron 1.48mg 5.36mg 49%
Calcium 32mg 350mg 32%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Fats 22.2g 4.78g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 1.056g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 2.699g 20%
Calories 412kcal 76kcal 17%
Carbs 52.2g 1.87g 17%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.691g 15%
Sodium 262mg 7mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.052mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.081mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.068mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Selenium 12µg 8.9µg 6%
Protein 4.9g 8.08g 6%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.605mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.195mg 4%
Folate 26µg 15µg 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.8mg 2%
Copper 0.211mg 0.193mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.047mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 1.57g N/A
Potassium 133mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Phosphorus 94mg 97mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.221mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Tofu
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
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
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 ($)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.