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Sugar substitute vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sugar substitute and pecan pie

  • Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 85% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 2 times more sodium than pecan pie. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while pecan pie contains 262mg.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 +2646.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241%
Contains more IronIron +825%
Contains more CopperCopper +2914.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3136.4%

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% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +498.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +62.4%
Contains more OtherOther +235.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +113.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 347kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 2.06g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 0g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 84.17g 52.2g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 52.2g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 87mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 26mg Pecan pie
Calcium 879mg 32mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 133mg Pecan pie
Iron 0.16mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Sugar 4.03g Pecan pie
Fiber 0.6g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.04mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 94mg Pecan pie
Sodium 572mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.022mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.