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White cake vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between white cake and pecan pie?

  • White cake is higher in calcium, yet pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
  • White cake has 3 times more calcium than pecan pie. While white cake has 90mg of calcium, pecan pie has only 32mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in white cake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of white cake is lower.

We used Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
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 +181.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.1%
~equal in Sodium ~262mg

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 0.33% 4% 2.4% 3% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +115.5%
~equal in Water ~19.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 38% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.989g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Pecan pie DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1mg 87mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 5.71g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 3.692g 11.181g 19%
Manganese 0.277mg 0.712mg 19%
Fats 10.3g 22.2g 18%
Copper 0.067mg 0.211mg 16%
Vitamin A 12µg 82µg 8%
Calcium 90mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.479mg 6%
Zinc 0.33mg 1.02mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.188mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.17µg 5%
Carbs 63.2g 52.2g 4%
Iron 1.16mg 1.48mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3%
Calories 356kcal 412kcal 3%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Phosphorus 70mg 94mg 3%
Selenium 10.7µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.06mg 2%
Sodium 284mg 262mg 1%
Potassium 99mg 133mg 1%
Folate 31µg 26µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 0.847mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.18mg 1%
Protein 4.4g 4.9g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 62.2g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 57.39g N/A
Saturated fat 3.897g 3.989g 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.338mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.204mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.229mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 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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is better in case of low diet
White cake 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
13%
White cake
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.