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Pecan pie vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pecan pie and chicken sandwich?

  • Pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper, yet chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 43% more.
  • Pecan pie has 3 times more manganese than chicken sandwich. While pecan pie has 0.712mg of manganese, chicken sandwich has only 0.219mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is lower.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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.
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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.2%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +811.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +538.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.8%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.2%
Contains more WaterWater +151%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.8%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 7.72mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.383mg 25%
Protein 4.9g 16.28g 23%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.219mg 21%
Sodium 262mg 753mg 21%
Fats 22.2g 11.19g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.177g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 4.481g 17%
Cholesterol 87mg 35mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Copper 0.211mg 0.067mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 1.2mg 14%
Selenium 12µg 19.9µg 14%
Phosphorus 94mg 185mg 13%
Carbs 52.2g 20.89g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.3mg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 3µg 9%
Saturated fat 3.989g 2.123g 8%
Calories 412kcal 250kcal 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Folate 26µg 47µg 5%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.61mg 4%
Iron 1.48mg 1.77mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.23mg 4%
Potassium 133mg 245mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 58mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.13µg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 19.49g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
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 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.