Potato salad vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato salad and pecan pie different?
- Potato salad is higher in vitamin C; however, pecan pie is richer in manganese, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan pie is 27% higher.
- Potato salad contains 50 times more vitamin C than pecan pie. While potato salad contains 10mg of vitamin C, pecan pie contains only 0.2mg.
- Pecan pie has less sodium.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index (45) than pecan pie (59).
Potato salad, home-prepared and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +605% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +271.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +289.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +367.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | -64.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.712mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 11.181g | 22% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 22.2g | 22% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 52.2g | 14% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 12µg | 14% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 412kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 5.71g | 13% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 262mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 3.989g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.211mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.188mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 94mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 87mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 82µg | 6% |
| Folate | 7µg | 26µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.68g | 4.9g | 4% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.479mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
13%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.