Pound cake vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pound cake and pecan pie
- Pound cake has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, selenium, and zinc.
- Pecan pie covers your daily manganese needs 26% more than pound cake.
- Pecan pie contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than pound cake. Pound cake contains 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while pecan pie contains 0.17µg.
- Pecan pie has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +402.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59% |
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Protein
~4.9g
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Carbs
~52.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 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 | -17.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +270.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 412kcal |
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| Protein | 5g | 4.9g |
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| Fats | 13.96g | 22.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.04g | 52.2g |
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| Carbs | 53.64g | 52.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 87mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 149mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.48mg | |
| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.211mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.02mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 94mg |
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| Sodium | 377mg | 262mg |
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| Vitamin A | 241IU | 357IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg | 82µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.712mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.188mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.847mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 26µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.811g | 3.989g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.02g | 11.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 5.71g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.069mg |
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| Threonine | 153mg | 0.189mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.223mg |
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| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.372mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.25mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.255mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.116mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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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
26%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.822g)
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.