Pecan vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pecan and puff pastry
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, zinc, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B5, while puff pastry has more selenium and vitamin B3.
- Pecan covers your daily need for manganese, 174% more than puff pastry.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of puff pastry is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pecans and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.
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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 | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +561.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +943.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +738.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +361.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +544.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1005.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +553.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +365.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +362.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~22.228g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.495mg | 174% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.115mg | 121% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 8.828g | 80% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 38.5g | 51% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 24.5µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.54mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 1.5g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 60mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.323mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 16mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 3.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.019mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 16.3µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 45.7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 62mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.258mg | 10% |
| Folate | 22µg | 55µg | 8% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 558kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.55mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 6.2mg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 7.4g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 22.228g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 5.502g | 3% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 44.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.75g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.