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Pumpkin pie vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin pie and Pecan pie

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, while Pecan pie has more Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 41% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie contains 0.35µg of Vitamin B12, while Pecan pie contains 0.17µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Zinc +161.5%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +213.7%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Equal in Sodium - 262
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Zinc +161.5%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +213.7%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Equal in Sodium - 262

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Equal in Folate - 26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
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 A +861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +158.4%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +127.7%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Equal in Other - 1.2
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 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 Water +158.4%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +127.7%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.6%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 3.9g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 9.75g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 34.83g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 243kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 32mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 81mg 94mg Pecan pie
Potassium 167mg 133mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 262mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 5.4µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 357IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 82µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.847mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.06mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 26µg
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.17µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.154mg 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.297mg 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.192mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.249mg 0.125mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.211mg 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.088mg 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 26mg 87mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 3.989g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Pecan pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Pumpkin pie
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.