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Pecan pie vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pecan pie and Wafer

  • Pecan pie has more Selenium, and Vitamin A, however, Wafer has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Iron is 32% more.
  • Pecan pie has 44 times more Cholesterol than Wafer. Pecan pie has 87mg of Cholesterol, while Wafer has 2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +170.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.696mg

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%
Wafer
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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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3470%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.203mg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +56.3%
Contains more WaterWater +333.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +129.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.241g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Wafer Opinion
Calories 412kcal 433kcal Wafer
Protein 4.9g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 22.2g 14.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 52.2g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 52.2g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 87mg 2mg Wafer
Magnesium 26mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 32mg 31mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 1.48mg 4.01mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Pecan pie
Fiber 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.211mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg Wafer
Phosphorus 94mg 132mg Wafer
Sodium 262mg 580mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 10IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 3µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.712mg 0.696mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 5.7µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.381mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.051mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.09µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 26µg 47µg Wafer
Choline 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 3.989g 4.241g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 4.865g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 4.153g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.189mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.372mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.248mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.125mg 0.105mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.255mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.116mg 0.128mg Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.