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Chuck steak vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chuck steak and pecan pie

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 119% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie contains 9 times less zinc than chuck steak. Chuck steak contains 8.68mg of zinc, while pecan pie contains 1.02mg.
  • Pecan pie has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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 PotassiumPotassium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +751%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +174%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5833.3%

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1682.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +409.8%
Contains more WaterWater +183.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +650%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +604.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.17µg 119%
Zinc 8.68mg 1.02mg 70%
Protein 24.98g 4.9g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5.71g 33%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.712mg 30%
Selenium 27.5µg 12µg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.847mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.06mg 24%
Saturated fat 8.66g 3.989g 21%
Carbs 0g 52.2g 17%
Copper 0.077mg 0.211mg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Phosphorus 193mg 94mg 14%
Iron 2.45mg 1.48mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.188mg 10%
Sodium 71mg 262mg 8%
Vitamin A 7µg 82µg 8%
Calories 277kcal 412kcal 7%
Potassium 325mg 133mg 6%
Folate 6µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.479mg 5%
Fats 19.64g 22.2g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 11.181g 4%
Calcium 16mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 52.2g N/A
Cholesterol 87mg 87mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
55%
Chuck steak
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (87 mg)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.