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Egg vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggs and pecan pie

  • Eggs are richer in copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 199% higher.
  • Eggs contain 7 times more vitamin B12 than pecan pie. Eggs contain 1.11µg of vitamin B12, while pecan pie contains 0.17µg.
  • Pecan pie contains less cholesterol.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +56.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +847.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more IronIron +24.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2638.5%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg

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.
Egg
Egg
10
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 AVitamin A +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +552.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1223.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +156.7%
Contains more WaterWater +282.7%
Contains more FatsFats +109.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4560.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -18.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Pecan pie DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.211mg 199%
Cholesterol 373mg 87mg 95%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.17µg 39%
Selenium 30.8µg 12µg 34%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.712mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 5.71g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.18mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 11.181g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.479mg 18%
Fats 10.61g 22.2g 18%
Carbs 1.12g 52.2g 17%
Protein 12.58g 4.9g 15%
Calories 155kcal 412kcal 13%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Phosphorus 172mg 94mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.188mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin A 149µg 82µg 7%
Sodium 124mg 262mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.847mg 5%
Folate 44µg 26µg 5%
Magnesium 10mg 26mg 4%
Iron 1.19mg 1.48mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.267g 3.989g 3%
Calcium 50mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 52.2g N/A
Potassium 126mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Zinc 1.05mg 1.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.