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Pecan vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pecan and Sugar substitute

  • Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, and Magnesium, while Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 195% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 171 times less Copper than Pecan. Pecan contains 1.2mg of Copper, while Sugar substitute contains 0.007mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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
Pecan
9
:
1
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Iron +1481.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3362.5%
Contains more Potassium +951.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +11225%
Contains more Copper +17042.9%
Contains more Manganese +20354.5%
Contains more Calcium +1155.7%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +1481.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3362.5%
Contains more Potassium +951.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +11225%
Contains more Copper +17042.9%
Contains more Manganese +20354.5%
Contains more Calcium +1155.7%

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.
Pecan
Pecan
12
:
0
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +978.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Pecan
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%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +978.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
2
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Protein +345.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +511.6%
Contains more Water +159.7%
Contains more Other +172.3%
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +345.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +511.6%
Contains more Water +159.7%
Contains more Other +172.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
2
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +665.2%
Contains more Glucose +2625%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Pecan
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Sugar substitute
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +665.2%
Contains more Glucose +2625%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 9.17g 2.06g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 0g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 691kcal 347kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0.04g 0g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g 4.03g Pecan
Fiber 9.6g 0.6g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 2.53mg 0.16mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 6mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 8mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 39mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 572mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.04mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.007mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.022mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.015mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.015mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.08mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.015mg Pecan
Folate 22µg Pecan
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.