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Pecan pie vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pecan pie and chinook salmon

  • Pecan pie has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B1; however, chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 112% more than pecan pie.
  • Chinook salmon contains 37 times less manganese than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.712mg of manganese, while chinook salmon contains 0.019mg.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3647.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1086%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1588.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.6%
~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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-125.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +424.9%
Contains more WaterWater +236.4%

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% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.4%

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 2.87µg 113%
Selenium 12µg 46.8µg 63%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 10.045mg 57%
Protein 4.9g 25.72g 42%
Phosphorus 94mg 371mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.462mg 31%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.019mg 30%
Magnesium 26mg 122mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 2.662g 20%
Copper 0.211mg 0.053mg 18%
Carbs 52.2g 0g 17%
Fats 22.2g 13.38g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 5.742g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.044mg 12%
Potassium 133mg 505mg 11%
Calories 412kcal 231kcal 9%
Sodium 262mg 60mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.865mg 8%
Vitamin A 82µg 149µg 7%
Iron 1.48mg 0.91mg 7%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.56mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.989g 3.214g 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.154mg 2%
Folate 26µg 35µg 2%
Cholesterol 87mg 85mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 0g N/A
Calcium 32mg 28mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.