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Pecan pie vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and tomato sauce

  • Pecan pie has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, tomato sauce has more vitamin C.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
  • Pecan pie has 97 times more saturated fat than tomato sauce. Pecan pie has 3.989g of saturated fat, while tomato sauce has 0.041g.
  • Tomato sauce is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than tomato sauce.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +530.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.3%
~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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +883.1%
Contains more WaterWater +368.1%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25311.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4619%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Tomato sauce DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.121g 37%
Fats 22.2g 0.3g 34%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.044g 28%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.113mg 26%
Selenium 12µg 0.6µg 21%
Calories 412kcal 24kcal 19%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.041g 18%
Carbs 52.2g 5.31g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.024mg 14%
Sodium 262mg 11mg 11%
Copper 0.211mg 0.115mg 11%
Phosphorus 94mg 27mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.065mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7mg 8%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.22mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin A 82µg 22µg 7%
Iron 1.48mg 0.96mg 7%
Protein 4.9g 1.2g 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Potassium 133mg 297mg 5%
Folate 26µg 9µg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.309mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.098mg 3%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Choline 9.9mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.991mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 3.81g N/A
Sugar 3.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.02mg 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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Pecan pie Tomato sauce
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
12%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.