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Pecan vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pecan and Cream cheese different?

  • Pecan is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan is 195% higher.
  • Pecan has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, pecans and Cheese, cream are the varieties used 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.
Pecan
Pecan
8
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.9%
Contains more Potassium +210.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +806%
Contains more Copper +6566.7%
Contains more Manganese +40809.1%
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +126.3%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.9%
Contains more Potassium +210.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +806%
Contains more Copper +6566.7%
Contains more Manganese +40809.1%
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +126.3%

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.
Pecan
Pecan
8
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
4
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +109%
Contains more Carbs +151.1%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Water +1394.9%
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +109%
Contains more Carbs +151.1%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Water +1394.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
3
:
0
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1357.5%
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1357.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
4
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Starch +31.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Pecan
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cream cheese
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +31.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan Cream cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 9.17g 6.15g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 34.44g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 5.52g Pecan
Calories 691kcal 350kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g 0.35g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g 0g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 9.6g 0g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 2.53mg 0.11mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 9mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 107mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 132mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 314mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.5mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.018mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.011mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 56IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.86mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.023mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.091mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.517mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.056mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 9µg Pecan
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.1µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.069mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.233mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.324mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.287mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.183mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.291mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.395mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.175mg Pecan
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 20.213g Pecan
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 8.907g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 1.483g Pecan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan Cream cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Pecan
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.