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Pecan vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pecan and English muffin

  • English muffin contains less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron than Pecan.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 180% higher.
  • English muffin contains 24 times less Saturated Fat than Pecan. Pecan contains 6.18g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin contains 0.259g.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Calcium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +213%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +830.2%
Contains more Manganese +1160.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +213%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +830.2%
Contains more Manganese +1160.5%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Folate +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Folate +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +3898.3%
Contains more Carbs +231.9%
Contains more Water +1096%
Contains more Other +62.2%
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +3898.3%
Contains more Carbs +231.9%
Contains more Water +1096%
Contains more Other +62.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13410.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2334%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13410.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2334%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 9.17g 7.7g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 1.8g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 46g English muffin
Calories 691kcal 235kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g English muffin
Fiber 9.6g 2.7g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 52mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 0.89mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 133mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 131mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 464mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.7mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.129mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.357mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.181mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.446mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.043mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.092mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.242mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.315mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.553mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0.241mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg 0.139mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.379mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.353mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.17mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 0.302g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.888g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
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?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.