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Porridge vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are porridge and pecan pie different?

  • Porridge is richer in iron, while pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need for manganese, 31% more than porridge.
  • Porridge contains 3 times more iron than pecan pie. Porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, while pecan pie contains 1.48mg.
  • Porridge is lower in sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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 +171.9%
Contains more IronIron +152.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +731.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +427.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +684.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +526.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%

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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 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% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 +349.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.2%
Contains more OtherOther +445.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39832.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4908.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Pecan pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 5.71g 37%
Fats 0.21g 22.2g 34%
Manganese 0mg 0.712mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 11.181g 28%
Iron 3.74mg 1.48mg 28%
Copper 0.04mg 0.211mg 19%
Calories 50kcal 412kcal 18%
Saturated fat 0.033g 3.989g 18%
Selenium 2.8µg 12µg 17%
Carbs 10.52g 52.2g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.18mg 12%
Phosphorus 15mg 94mg 11%
Sodium 6mg 262mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.188mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.02mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.479mg 8%
Protein 1.44g 4.9g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Calcium 87mg 32mg 6%
Magnesium 5mg 26mg 5%
Folate 12µg 26µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 16mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.847mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 10.02g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 0.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.