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Turmeric vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and pecan pie different?

  • Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium, while pecan pie is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 830% more than pecan pie.
  • Turmeric contains 37 times more iron than pecan pie. Turmeric contains 55mg of iron, while pecan pie contains 1.48mg.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index (59) than turmeric (0).

Spices, turmeric, ground and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1463.9%
Contains more IronIron +3616.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +516.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2680.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.5%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +97.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +490%
Contains more FatsFats +583.1%
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2390.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Pecan pie DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.712mg 830%
Iron 55mg 1.48mg 669%
Copper 1.3mg 0.211mg 121%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 133mg 57%
Magnesium 208mg 26mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5.71g 33%
Zinc 4.5mg 1.02mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Fats 3.25g 22.2g 29%
Phosphorus 299mg 94mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 11.181g 27%
Calcium 168mg 32mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.188mg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 12µg 11%
Protein 9.68g 4.9g 10%
Saturated fat 1.838g 3.989g 10%
Sodium 27mg 262mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Carbs 67.14g 52.2g 5%
Calories 312kcal 412kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.847mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.18mg 2%
Folate 20µg 26µg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.479mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.