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Brie vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brie and Pecan pie

  • Brie has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Pecan pie has more Manganese, and Copper.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 10 times less Vitamin B12 than Brie. Brie contains 1.65µg of Vitamin B12, while Pecan pie contains 0.17µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pecan pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie and Pie, pecan, 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.
Brie
5
:
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Iron +196%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +1010.5%
Contains more Manganese +1994.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Iron +196%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +1010.5%
Contains more Manganese +1994.1%

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.
Brie
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
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 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
4
:
Contains more Protein +323.5%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Water +148.3%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +11500%
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 +323.5%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Water +148.3%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +11500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
0
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.3%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 20.75g 4.9g Brie
Fats 27.68g 22.2g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 334kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Sugar 0.45g Pecan pie
Calcium 184mg 32mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 188mg 94mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 133mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 2.38mg 1.02mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.034mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 14.5µg 12µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 357IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 82µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.18mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.847mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.479mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.06mg Brie
Folate 65µg 26µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.17µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.069mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.189mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.223mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 0.372mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 0.248mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.125mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.25mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.255mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.116mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 87mg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 17.41g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brie 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
46%
Brie
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.