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Sardine vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sardine and pecan pie

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and iron; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese and vitamin B1.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 365% more than pecan pie.
  • Sardine has 12 times more calcium than pecan pie. While sardine has 382mg of calcium, pecan pie has only 32mg.
  • Pecan pie has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1093.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.5%
Contains more IronIron +97.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +559.3%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5158.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +402.4%
Contains more WaterWater +205.7%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.17µg 365%
Selenium 52.7µg 12µg 74%
Phosphorus 490mg 94mg 57%
Protein 24.62g 4.9g 39%
Calcium 382mg 32mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.847mg 27%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.712mg 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 11.181g 18%
Cholesterol 142mg 87mg 18%
Iron 2.92mg 1.48mg 18%
Fats 11.45g 22.2g 17%
Carbs 0g 52.2g 17%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.528g 3.989g 11%
Calories 208kcal 412kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.188mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.06mg 8%
Potassium 397mg 133mg 8%
Vitamin A 32µg 82µg 6%
Folate 10µg 26µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 5.71g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.479mg 3%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.02mg 3%
Copper 0.186mg 0.211mg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 26mg 3%
Sodium 307mg 262mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.