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Cheeseburger vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and pecan pie

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for cheeseburgers is 27% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 4 times more vitamin B12 than pecan pie. Cheeseburgers contain 0.76µg of vitamin B12, while pecan pie contains 0.17µg.
  • Pecan pie contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +271.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +83.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +515.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +236.9%
Contains more WaterWater +98.1%
Contains more OtherOther +75.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Pecan pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 5.71g 27%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.847mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.17µg 25%
Protein 16.51g 4.9g 23%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.712mg 17%
Iron 2.71mg 1.48mg 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 87mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.18mg 14%
Selenium 19.6µg 12µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 11.181g 14%
Zinc 2.49mg 1.02mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.06mg 13%
Fats 14.72g 22.2g 12%
Folate 70µg 26µg 11%
Copper 0.111mg 0.211mg 11%
Sodium 515mg 262mg 11%
Saturated fat 6.473g 3.989g 11%
Phosphorus 161mg 94mg 10%
Calcium 119mg 32mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.188mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 52.2g 8%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calories 308kcal 412kcal 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 82µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 196mg 133mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.479mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 52.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.

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