Pie crust vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pie crust and pecan pie?
- Pie crust is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron, yet pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
- Pie crust has 4 times more Folate than pecan pie. While pie crust has 104µg of Folate, pecan pie has only 26µg.
- The amount of sodium in pecan pie is lower.
We used Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +222% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +156.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~52.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +60% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.9% |
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 |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 412kcal |
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| Protein | 6.9g | 4.9g |
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| Fats | 31.4g | 22.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 52.1g | 52.2g |
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| Carbs | 52.1g | 52.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.211mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 94mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 262mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 357IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg |
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| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.712mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.188mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 0.847mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 26µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.974g | 3.989g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.887g | 11.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 5.71g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.069mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.189mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.223mg |
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| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.372mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.25mg |
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| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.255mg |
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| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.116mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g |
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.985g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.