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Tortilla vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Pecan pie

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium in Tortilla is higher than in Pecan pie.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 53% more than Pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie has 8 times less Calcium than Tortilla. Tortilla has 244mg of Calcium, while Pecan pie has 32mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +226.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +662.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +77.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%

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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 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% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +430.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7040%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 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 +99.2%
Contains more WaterWater +54.6%
Contains more OtherOther +270%
Contains more FatsFats +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 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 -18.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +265.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +475.6%

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 Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 310kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 9.76g 4.9g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 36.09g 52.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 45.89g 52.2g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 26mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 32mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 133mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 1.48mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Pecan pie
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.211mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 1.02mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 94mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 5IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 37µg 12µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.188mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.18mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 0.847mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 26µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 3.989g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.069mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.189mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.223mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.372mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.248mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.125mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.25mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.116mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
45%
Tortilla
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
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 glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.889g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.