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Pecan pie vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pecan pie and Biscuit

  • Pecan pie has more Manganese, and Copper, while Biscuit has more Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 28% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 3 times less Copper than Pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.211mg of Copper, while Biscuit contains 0.082mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Biscuit is lower.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
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% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +335.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.2%
~equal in 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.
Pecan pie Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Biscuit Opinion
Calories 412kcal 353kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 7g Biscuit
Fats 22.2g 16.3g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 52.2g 43.1g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 44.6g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 3mg Biscuit
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 133mg 121mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.211mg 0.082mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.54mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 262mg 580mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 82IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.378mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.285mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.035mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.08µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 61µg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 3.989g 4.324g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 6.93g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 4.163g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.189mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.372mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.248mg 0.226mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.255mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.116mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Biscuit
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
16%
Pecan pie
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.