Pecan pie vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pecan pie and white cake?
- Pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat, yet white cake is higher in calcium.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
- Pecan pie has 9 times more vitamin A than white cake. While pecan pie has 357IU of vitamin A, white cake has only 42IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in white cake is lower.
- The glycemic index of white cake is lower.
We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +583.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
~equal in
Water
~20.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.897g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 1mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 2.162g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 3.692g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.277mg | 19% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 10.3g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.067mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.167mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.128mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.06µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 63.2g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.16mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 356kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 10.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Folate | 26µg | 31µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 1.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.39g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 3.897g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.099mg | 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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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.