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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.

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 Iron +53.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.6%
Contains more Potassium +81.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Zinc +472.5%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Copper +167.1%
Contains more Manganese +7811.1%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +53.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.6%
Contains more Potassium +81.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Zinc +472.5%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Copper +167.1%
Contains more Manganese +7811.1%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1364.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1364.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +387.1%
Contains more Water +199.3%
Contains more Other +99.2%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
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 Protein +387.1%
Contains more Water +199.3%
Contains more Other +99.2%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1299.5%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 23.87g 4.9g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 0g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 241kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 33mg 32mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 1.48mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 166mg 94mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 133mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 262mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.02mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.009mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 19.1µg 12µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.847mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.479mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.06mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.17µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.069mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.189mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.223mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.372mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.248mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.125mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.25mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.255mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.116mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 87mg Pecan pie
Trans Fat 1.173g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 6.073g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 5.71g Pecan pie
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

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Ground beef Pecan pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.