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Pecan pie vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pecan pie and Brussels sprouts

  • Pecan pie has more selenium, manganese, and copper; however, Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin A.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin C, 94% more than pecan pie.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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% 27% 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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more FatsFats +7300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +483.2%
Contains more WaterWater +341%
Contains more OtherOther +14.2%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48513%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2579.5%

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 Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 153g 982%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 85mg 94%
Fats 22.2g 0.3g 34%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.023g 28%
Selenium 12µg 1.6µg 19%
Calories 412kcal 43kcal 18%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.062g 18%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.337mg 16%
Copper 0.211mg 0.07mg 16%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Carbs 52.2g 8.95g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.219mg 12%
Sodium 262mg 25mg 10%
Folate 26µg 61µg 9%
Potassium 133mg 389mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin A 82µg 38µg 5%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.42mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.139mg 4%
Phosphorus 94mg 69mg 4%
Protein 4.9g 3.38g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.309mg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.745mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Iron 1.48mg 1.4mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 42mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Brussels sprouts
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
17%
Pecan pie
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.