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Pecan pie vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pecan pie and Biscuit

  • Pecan pie has more Manganese, and Copper, while Biscuit has more Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 28% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 3 times less Copper than Pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.211mg of Copper, while Biscuit contains 0.082mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Biscuit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +157.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.4%
Contains more Calcium +634.4%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +157.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.4%
Contains more Calcium +634.4%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.2%
Contains more Folate +134.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.2%
Contains more Folate +134.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Contains more Other +166.7%
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Fats +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Contains more Other +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.324
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.324

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 43.1g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 7g Biscuit
Fats 22.2g 16.3g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 44.6g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 353kcal Pecan pie
Sugar 2.18g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 32mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.48mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 133mg 121mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 580mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.54mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.082mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.378mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 357IU 82IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.285mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.035mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.08µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.189mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.372mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.248mg 0.226mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.255mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.116mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 87mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 3.989g 4.324g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 6.93g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 4.163g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Biscuit
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
17%
Pecan pie
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.