Meatball vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between meatball and pecan pie?
- Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B6, yet pecan pie is higher in selenium.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 63% more.
- Meatball has 9 times more vitamin B12 than pecan pie. While meatball has 1.5µg of vitamin B12, pecan pie has only 0.17µg.
- The amount of sodium in pecan pie is lower.
- The glycemic index of meatball is lower.
We used Meatballs, meatless and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types in this article.
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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 | +35.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +234.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +398.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +782.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +328.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +197.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +552.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +411% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.188mg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.211mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.17µg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 94mg | 36% |
| Protein | 21g | 4.9g | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 31% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 11.181g | 22% |
| Fats | 9g | 22.2g | 20% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 12µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 18% | |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 8g | 52.2g | 15% |
| Folate | 78µg | 26µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 262mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 3.989g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 412kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.847mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 1.02mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 5.71g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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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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
57%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.564g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.