So which pie is the best choice? PUMPKIN PIE
Pecans are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. The contain protein and are a healthy nut. However, pecan pies are generally made with a lot of corn syrup. Corn is a mass produced GMO crop which is unhealthy, being a sugar spikes insulin levels and will store calories as body fat. The higher sugar content will also empty from your stomach faster leading to a crash.
THE DAMAGE:
PUMPKIN PIE PECAN PIE
Calories 316 503
Total Fat (g) 14 27
Carbs (g) 40 63
Fiber (g) 3 4.3
Sugar (g) 21 31
Protein (g) 7 6
*Nutrient breakdown from http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Comparing-Nutritional-V alue-Pecan-Pie-vs-Pumpkin-Pie-12068409
There are approximately 187 more calories, 13 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbs (mostly simple carbs!), and 10 grams of sugar more in a slice of pecan pie over the pumpkin! And pumpkin has one extra gram of muscle building protein... that is reason enough to choose the pumpkin pie isn't it? lol