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

Significant differences between tortillas and pecan pie

  • The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium in tortillas is higher than in pecan pie.
  • Tortillas cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 53% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie has 8 times less calcium than tortillas. Tortillas have 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.

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 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% 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% 27% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.188mg 53%
Selenium 37µg 12µg 45%
Fiber 9.8g 39%
Phosphorus 346mg 94mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 5.71g 31%
Manganese 0.712mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Folate 138µg 26µg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 0.847mg 25%
Calcium 244mg 32mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 11.181g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.06mg 19%
Fats 9.76g 22.2g 19%
Iron 2.63mg 1.48mg 14%
Magnesium 85mg 26mg 14%
Sodium 512mg 262mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Protein 9.76g 4.9g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Zinc 1.92mg 1.02mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.18mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Copper 0.266mg 0.211mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Calories 310kcal 412kcal 5%
Potassium 262mg 133mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Choline 20mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.878g 3.989g 4%
Carbs 45.89g 52.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 36.09g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 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?

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

People also compare

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
17%
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?
?
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.