Pecan pie vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pecan pie and biscuits
- Pecan pie has more manganese and copper, while biscuits have more calcium, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 28% higher.
- Biscuits contain 3 times less copper than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.211mg of copper, while biscuits contain 0.082mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in biscuits is lower.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of pecan pie is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +634.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +134.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.2% |
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Saturated fat
~4.324g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 3mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 235mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.9mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.378mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 19.5µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 580mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.082mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.356mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 2.949mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 6.93g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.31mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 164mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 4.163g | 10% |
| Folate | 26µg | 61µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 9% | |
| Fats | 22.2g | 16.3g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.08µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.285mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 7g | 4% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 44.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 4.324g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 133mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | 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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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