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Pecan vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pecan and powdered milk

  • Pecan has more manganese, copper, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 194% higher.
  • Pecan is lower in saturated fat.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index than pecan.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pecans and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.4%
Contains more IronIron +438.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1400%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1202.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.9%

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
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +826.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +169.4%
Contains more WaterWater +42.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +187%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.2%
Contains more OtherOther +310.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +414.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3150.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Powdered milk DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 0.04mg 194%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.665g 140%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Copper 1.2mg 0.08mg 124%
Calcium 70mg 912mg 84%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 1.205mg 83%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 7.924g 82%
Phosphorus 277mg 776mg 71%
Fats 71.97g 26.71g 70%
Saturated fat 6.18g 16.742g 48%
Fiber 9.6g 0g 38%
Protein 9.17g 26.32g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.283mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 2.271mg 28%
Vitamin A 3µg 258µg 28%
Potassium 410mg 1330mg 27%
Iron 2.53mg 0.47mg 26%
Selenium 3.8µg 16.3µg 23%
Sodium 0mg 371mg 16%
Choline 40.5mg 117.4mg 14%
Zinc 4.53mg 3.34mg 11%
Calories 691kcal 496kcal 10%
Magnesium 121mg 85mg 9%
Carbs 13.86g 38.42g 8%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 8.6mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.302mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.58mg 5%
Folate 22µg 37µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.646mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.2µg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 38.42g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0.714mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan Powdered milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.