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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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