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Chocolate brownie vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate brownie and Pecan pie different?

  • Chocolate brownie is higher in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pecan pie is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate brownie is 20% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pecan pie. While Chocolate brownie contains 176µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pecan pie contains only 82µg.
  • Pecan pie has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.02
Equal in Selenium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.02
Equal in Selenium - 12

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +31.1%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 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 Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +31.1%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.181
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.181

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 6.2g 4.9g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 22.2g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 466kcal 412kcal Chocolate brownie
Calcium 57mg 32mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.84mg 1.48mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 53mg 26mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 94mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 133mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 343mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.97mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.388mg 0.211mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 11.5µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 827IU 357IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 82µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.18mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 0.847mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.06mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 26µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.069mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg 0.189mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.223mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg 0.372mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg 0.248mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.125mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.25mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg 0.255mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.116mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 73mg 87mg Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 7.319g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 5.71g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate brownie Pecan pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Chocolate brownie
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.