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Pecan vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pecan and Pineapple cake

  • Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12695% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 15 times less Zinc than Pecan. Pecan contains 4.53mg of Zinc, while Pineapple cake contains 0.31mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 Iron +70.9%
Contains more Magnesium +830.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.8%
Contains more Potassium +266.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1361.3%
Contains more Copper +1279.3%
Contains more Manganese +1185.7%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +147.4%
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Iron +70.9%
Contains more Magnesium +830.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.8%
Contains more Potassium +266.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1361.3%
Contains more Copper +1279.3%
Contains more Manganese +1185.7%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +147.4%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +351.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.19
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +351.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162%
Contains more Fats +494.8%
Contains more Carbs +264.4%
Contains more Water +817.6%
Equal in Other - 1.6
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +162%
Contains more Fats +494.8%
Contains more Carbs +264.4%
Contains more Water +817.6%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +685.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +685.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 9.17g 3.5g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 12.1g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 691kcal 319kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Pineapple cake
Fiber 9.6g 0.8g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 2.53mg 1.48mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 13mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 82mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 112mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 319mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.31mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.087mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.35mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 56IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.156mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.202mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.034mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 26µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.043mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.117mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.147mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.264mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0.143mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg 0.074mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.173mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.167mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.081mg Pecan
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 5.194g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 3.282g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pecan Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.