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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 Polyunsaturated 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +229%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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.
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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81283%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
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 WaterWater +65.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more FatsFats +83.5%
~equal in Carbs ~52.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +115.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 319kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 3.5g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 12.1g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 49.7g 52.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 50.5g 52.2g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 22mg 87mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Pecan pie
Calcium 120mg 32mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 133mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1.48mg
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Copper 0.087mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.31mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 82mg 94mg Pecan pie
Sodium 319mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 253IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 62µg 82µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.35mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 9.4µg 12µg Pecan pie
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
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 26µg
Saturated Fat 2.915g 3.989g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 5.71g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Pecan pie
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
16%
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.