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Pecan pie vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pecan pie and Yellow cake

  • Pecan pie has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Yellow cake is higher in Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 24% more than Yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +37.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.8%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.8mg

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.1%
Contains more FatsFats +25.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 412kcal 379kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 3.16g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 17.75g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 52.2g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 52.2g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 87mg 16mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 32mg
Potassium 133mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.211mg 0.159mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.42mg Pecan pie
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 94mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 262mg 310mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 26IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 7µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.712mg 0.222mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 5.9µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.043mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.093mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.8mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.165mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 26µg 22µg Pecan pie
Trans Fat 1.313g Pecan pie
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 3.989g 5.793g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 7.214g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 4.728g 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 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.