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Ground beef vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ground beef and pecan pie

  • Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus; however, pecan pie is richer in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 97% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie has 6 times less zinc than ground beef. Ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, while pecan pie has 1.02mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan pie is 59, while the glycemic index of ground beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 +81.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +472.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7811.1%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1364.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +387.1%
Contains more WaterWater +199.3%
Contains more OtherOther +99.2%
Contains more FatsFats +44.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 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 -34.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1299.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.17µg 97%
Zinc 5.84mg 1.02mg 44%
Protein 23.87g 4.9g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 5.71g 35%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.712mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.847mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.06mg 19%
Carbs 0g 52.2g 17%
Copper 0.079mg 0.211mg 15%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Selenium 19.1µg 12µg 13%
Fats 15.37g 22.2g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.188mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 11.181g 10%
Iron 2.27mg 1.48mg 10%
Phosphorus 166mg 94mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.073g 3.989g 9%
Calories 241kcal 412kcal 9%
Vitamin A 3µg 82µg 9%
Sodium 73mg 262mg 8%
Folate 7µg 26µg 5%
Potassium 241mg 133mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.479mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 52.2g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 87mg 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 33mg 32mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 - 2.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.