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Pecan vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pecan and rambutan

  • The amount of manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6 in pecan is higher than in rambutan.
  • Pecan covers your daily need for manganese, 181% more than rambutan.
  • Pecan contains 57 times more zinc than rambutan. While pecan contains 4.53mg of zinc, rambutan contains only 0.08mg.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of rambutan is 59.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pecans and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack.

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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
10
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 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1628.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +876.2%
Contains more IronIron +622.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1718.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +5562.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2977.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1212%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
9
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 16% 0% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
3
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1310.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34171.4%
Contains more OtherOther +543.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2117%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Rambutan DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 0.343mg 181%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 144%
Copper 1.2mg 0.066mg 126%
Fats 71.97g 0.21g 110%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 102%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.013mg 54%
Zinc 4.53mg 0.08mg 40%
Phosphorus 277mg 9mg 38%
Fiber 9.6g 0.9g 35%
Calories 691kcal 82kcal 30%
Saturated fat 6.18g 28%
Iron 2.53mg 0.35mg 27%
Magnesium 121mg 7mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.018mg 17%
Protein 9.17g 0.65g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.02mg 15%
Potassium 410mg 42mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.022mg 8%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Selenium 3.8µg 7%
Calcium 70mg 22mg 5%
Folate 22µg 8µg 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.9mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Carbs 13.86g 20.87g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.352mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Sodium 0mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pecan Rambutan
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
5%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.