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Pecan pie vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pecan pie and Walnut

  • Pecan pie has more Selenium, however, Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, and Iron.
  • Walnut covers your daily Copper needs 153% more than Pecan pie.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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%
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +231.6%
Contains more IronIron +96.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +651.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +379.5%

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%
Walnut
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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 4.3% 1.2% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1685%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +795%
Contains more FolateFolate +276.9%
~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
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.7%
Contains more WaterWater +379.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.8%
Contains more FatsFats +193.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.3%

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
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +726.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Walnut Opinion
Calories 412kcal 654kcal Walnut
Protein 4.9g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 22.2g 65.21g Walnut
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.3mg Walnut
Net carbs 52.2g 7.01g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 13.71g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Walnut
Magnesium 26mg 158mg Walnut
Calcium 32mg 98mg Walnut
Potassium 133mg 441mg Walnut
Iron 1.48mg 2.91mg Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Pecan pie
Fiber 6.7g Walnut
Copper 0.211mg 1.586mg Walnut
Zinc 1.02mg 3.09mg Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Phosphorus 94mg 346mg Walnut
Sodium 262mg 2mg Walnut
Vitamin A 357IU 20IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 1µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Manganese 0.712mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 12µg 4.9µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.15mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.537mg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Folate 26µg 98µg Walnut
Choline 39.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 3.989g 6.126g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 8.933g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 47.174g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.189mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.372mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.248mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.125mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.255mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.116mg 0.391mg Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Walnut
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
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.