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Pecan pie vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan pie and White Bread

  • Pecan pie is richer in Copper, yet White Bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pecan pie is 29% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than White Bread. Pecan pie contains 3.989g of Saturated Fat, while White Bread contains 0.698g.
  • White Bread contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.3%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.9%
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +566.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.6%
Contains more WaterWater +86.8%
Contains more OtherOther +65%
~equal in Carbs ~49.42g

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1766.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie White Bread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 266kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 22.2g 3.33g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 52.2g 46.72g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 49.42g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg White Bread
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 133mg 126mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Pecan pie
Fiber 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.211mg 0.101mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.74mg Pecan pie
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 94mg 98mg White Bread
Sodium 262mg 490mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 1IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Manganese 0.712mg 0.536mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.087mg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Folate 26µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Pecan pie
Choline 14.6mg White Bread
Saturated Fat 3.989g 0.698g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 0.599g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.602g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie White Bread
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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.291g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.