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Chinook salmon vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chinook salmon and pecan pie

  • Chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 112% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie contains 12 times less vitamin B3 than chinook salmon. Chinook salmon contains 10.045mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3647.4%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
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 CVitamin C +1950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1086%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1588.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 +424.9%
Contains more WaterWater +236.4%
Contains more FatsFats +65.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 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 -19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0.17µg 113%
Selenium 46.8µg 12µg 63%
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.847mg 57%
Protein 25.72g 4.9g 42%
Phosphorus 371mg 94mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.06mg 31%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.712mg 30%
Magnesium 122mg 26mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 5.71g 20%
Copper 0.053mg 0.211mg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.2g 17%
Fats 13.38g 22.2g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.742g 11.181g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.188mg 12%
Potassium 505mg 133mg 11%
Calories 231kcal 412kcal 9%
Sodium 60mg 262mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.479mg 8%
Vitamin A 149µg 82µg 7%
Iron 0.91mg 1.48mg 7%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.02mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.214g 3.989g 4%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.2mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.18mg 2%
Folate 35µg 26µg 2%
Cholesterol 85mg 87mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 52.2g N/A
Calcium 28mg 32mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
65%
Chinook salmon
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.