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Pecan pie vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and fast food

  • Pecan pie has more manganese; however, fast food has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, and vitamin B6.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 30% more.
  • Pecan pie has 3 times more cholesterol than fast food. Pecan pie has 87mg of cholesterol, while fast food has 33mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.1%
Contains more IronIron +106.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +207.7%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +84.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237.1%
Contains more WaterWater +97.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.9%

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.89µg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5.617mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.68g 27%
Protein 4.9g 16.52g 23%
Iron 1.48mg 3.06mg 20%
Cholesterol 87mg 33mg 18%
Fats 22.2g 12.01g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 4.835g 16%
Selenium 12µg 20.3µg 15%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.357mg 15%
Folate 26µg 80µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.363mg 14%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.52mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.212mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.317mg 11%
Copper 0.211mg 0.121mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 9µg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Carbs 52.2g 31.5g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calories 412kcal 297kcal 6%
Phosphorus 94mg 134mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 62mg 3%
Sodium 262mg 331mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Potassium 133mg 197mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.989g 4.493g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.53mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 26mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.504g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.