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Pineapple cake vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pineapple cake and Pecan pie

  • Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12734% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 4 times more Calcium than Pecan pie. Pineapple cake contains 120mg of Calcium, while Pecan pie contains 32mg.
  • Pineapple cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
1
:
8
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +229%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +103.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Pineapple cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +229%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +103.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.48

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.
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
3
:
5
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81283%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Equal in Folate - 26
Pineapple cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81283%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
2
:
3
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Water +65.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +83.5%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
Pineapple cake
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +65.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +83.5%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
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:
2
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
Pineapple cake
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 3.5g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 12.1g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 50.5g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 319kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 120mg 32mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.48mg
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 82mg 94mg Pecan pie
Potassium 112mg 133mg Pecan pie
Sodium 319mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.31mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.087mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.35mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 9.4µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 253IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.188mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 0.847mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 26µg
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.117mg 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.264mg 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.143mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.074mg 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.167mg 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.081mg 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 22mg 87mg Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 3.989g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pineapple cake Pecan pie
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.