Pecan vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pecan and fruitcake
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6 than fruitcake.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 186% more.
- Pecan contains 24 times more copper than fruitcake. Pecan contains 1.2mg of copper, while fruitcake contains 0.05mg.
- Fruitcake contains less saturated fat.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pecans and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 | +656.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1577.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +432.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1945.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90% |
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 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +356.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +355.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +690.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +618.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +871.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +550.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.22mg | 186% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.05mg | 128% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 3.323g | 122% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 9.1g | 97% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 4.2g | 92% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.05mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.27mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 52mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 16mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 3.7g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 1.048g | 23% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 324kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 61.6g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.226mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 2.9g | 13% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 153mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.07mg | 6% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 8.9mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.791mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)