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Feta vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between feta and pecan pie

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for feta is 63% higher.
  • Feta contains 15 times more calcium than pecan pie. Feta contains 493mg of calcium, while pecan pie contains 32mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +1440.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.5%
Contains more IronIron +127.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +559.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2442.9%

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.
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +894.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +190%
Contains more WaterWater +183.2%
Contains more OtherOther +333.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1176.3%
~equal in Fats ~22.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 -73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Pecan pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Feta Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.17µg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.18mg 51%
Saturated fat 14.946g 3.989g 50%
Calcium 493mg 32mg 46%
Phosphorus 337mg 94mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 5.71g 34%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.712mg 30%
Sodium 917mg 262mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.06mg 28%
Copper 0.032mg 0.211mg 20%
Protein 14.21g 4.9g 19%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.02mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 11.181g 16%
Carbs 4.09g 52.2g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.479mg 10%
Iron 0.65mg 1.48mg 10%
Calories 264kcal 412kcal 7%
Vitamin A 125µg 82µg 5%
Selenium 15µg 12µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.188mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Folate 32µg 26µg 2%
Potassium 62mg 133mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Cholesterol 89mg 87mg 1%
Fats 21.28g 22.2g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.847mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.957g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.