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Pecan pie vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pecan pie and chuck steak

  • Pecan pie has more manganese and copper; however, chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 119% more than pecan pie.
  • Chuck steak contains 59 times less manganese than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.712mg of manganese, while chuck steak contains 0.012mg.
  • Pecan pie has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +174%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +751%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.2%

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 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1682.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.191mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +650%
Contains more ProteinProtein +409.8%
Contains more WaterWater +183.2%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +604.9%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 3.03µg 119%
Zinc 1.02mg 8.68mg 70%
Protein 4.9g 24.98g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.81g 33%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.012mg 30%
Selenium 12µg 27.5µg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 4.663mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.373mg 24%
Saturated fat 3.989g 8.66g 21%
Carbs 52.2g 0g 17%
Copper 0.211mg 0.077mg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Phosphorus 94mg 193mg 14%
Iron 1.48mg 2.45mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.066mg 10%
Sodium 262mg 71mg 8%
Vitamin A 82µg 7µg 8%
Calories 412kcal 277kcal 7%
Potassium 133mg 325mg 6%
Folate 26µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.752mg 5%
Fats 22.2g 19.64g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 9.457g 4%
Calcium 32mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.191mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 87mg 87mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (87 mg)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.