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Pecan vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pecan and Cracker

  • Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Cracker has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 174% higher.
  • Cracker contains 12 times less Copper than Pecan. Pecan contains 1.2mg of Copper, while Cracker contains 0.104mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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
7
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +247.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +824.5%
Contains more Copper +1053.8%
Contains more Manganese +816.5%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +76.3%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +247.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +824.5%
Contains more Copper +1053.8%
Contains more Manganese +816.5%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +76.3%

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
5
:
5
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1880%
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%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1880%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
3
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +172.3%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +342.3%
Contains more Other +68.2%
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
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +172.3%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +342.3%
Contains more Other +68.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
2
:
1
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
0
:
5
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Starch +10702.2%
Contains more Sucrose +78.2%
Contains more Glucose +1075%
Contains more Fructose +625%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Cracker
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +10702.2%
Contains more Sucrose +78.2%
Contains more Glucose +1075%
Contains more Fructose +625%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 59g Cracker
Protein 9.17g 6.64g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 26.43g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 691kcal 510kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.04g 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 3.97g 8.18g Pecan
Fiber 9.6g 2.3g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.53mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 121mg 18mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 248mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 118mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 726mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.49mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.104mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.491mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.416mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.417mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.063mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 3.5µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.084mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.193mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.246mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.471mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0.103mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg 0.112mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.331mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.294mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.145mg Pecan
Trans Fat 1.076g Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 5.562g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 6.553g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 13.137g Pecan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

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Pecan Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.618g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.