Flour vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flour and pecan pie?
- Flour is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet pecan pie is richer in copper.
- Flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 50% higher.
- Flour has 7 times more folate than pecan pie. Flour has 183µg of folate, while pecan pie has 26µg.
- Flour contains less saturated fat.
- Pecan pie has a lower glycemic index than flour.
We used Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +213.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +597% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +603.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2165.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12751.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1282.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.188mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 12µg | 40% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 1.48mg | 40% |
| Folate | 183µg | 26µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 5.71g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 22.2g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.847mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 11.181g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.18mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 3.989g | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 4.9g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 52.2g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.211mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 412kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.712mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.479mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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?
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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
46%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.834g)
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.