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Pecan pie vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pecan pie and Tortilla

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium in Tortilla is higher than in Pecan pie.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 53% more than Pecan pie.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +226.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +662.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +77.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.3%

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% 21% 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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7040%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420%
Contains more FolateFolate +430.8%
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.2%
Contains more WaterWater +54.6%
Contains more OtherOther +270%

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +265.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +475.6%

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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Tortilla Opinion
Calories 412kcal 310kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 22.2g 9.76g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 52.2g 36.09g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 45.89g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 26mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 32mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 133mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 1.48mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Pecan pie
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.211mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.02mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 94mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 262mg 512mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 5IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 26µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 3.989g 4.878g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 3.062g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.992g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.189mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.372mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.248mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.125mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.255mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.116mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Tortilla
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
16%
Pecan pie
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.889g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.