Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tortilla vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are tortilla and pecan pie different?

  • Tortilla is richer in iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, selenium, and phosphorus, while pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 29% more than pecan pie.
  • Tortilla contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than pecan pie. Tortilla contains 4.125mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • Pecan pie is lower in sodium.

Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

Infographic

Tortilla vs Pecan pie infographic
Infographic link

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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +157.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.7%

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.
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +48.6%
Contains more WaterWater +104.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2236.8%
~equal in Carbs ~52.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5943.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1360.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Pecan pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 5.71g 35%
Fats 0.95g 22.2g 33%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Iron 3.81mg 1.48mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 11.181g 27%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.847mg 20%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.712mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Folate 98µg 26µg 18%
Saturated fat 0.296g 3.989g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.188mg 15%
Copper 0.102mg 0.211mg 12%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Sodium 482mg 262mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Calories 237kcal 412kcal 9%
Selenium 16.6µg 12µg 8%
Phosphorus 146mg 94mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.479mg 6%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.02mg 6%
Protein 7.28g 4.9g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.18mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 32mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 26mg 2%
Carbs 49.94g 52.2g 1%
Potassium 105mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 47.54g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
23%
Tortilla
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.