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Saltine cracker vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between saltine cracker and pecan pie

  • Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and selenium; however, pecan pie has more copper.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 78% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 7 times more vitamin B3 than pecan pie. Saltine cracker has 5.714mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie has 0.847mg.
  • Pecan pie is lower in sodium.
  • Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index than pecan pie.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 IronIron +421.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 ProteinProtein +114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1287.5%
Contains more WaterWater +473.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7773.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Pecan pie DV% diff.
Iron 7.72mg 1.48mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 5.71g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.18mg 32%
Fats 1.6g 22.2g 32%
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.847mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.142g 11.181g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.188mg 28%
Sodium 849mg 262mg 26%
Folate 124µg 26µg 25%
Saturated fat 0.244g 3.989g 17%
Selenium 21.4µg 12µg 17%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 10.5g 4.9g 11%
Carbs 82.3g 52.2g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Copper 0.145mg 0.211mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Phosphorus 113mg 94mg 3%
Manganese 0.637mg 0.712mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.479mg 2%
Calories 393kcal 412kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.02mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 133mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 79.6g 52.2g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.29mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.745g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.