Pecan pie vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pecan pie and asparagus?
- Pecan pie is richer in manganese, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet asparagus is richer in iron, vitamin A, and folate.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% higher.
- Asparagus contains less cholesterol.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.
We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Asparagus, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +421.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 0.05g | 38% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Fats | 22.2g | 0.12g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 0g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.158mg | 24% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 20kcal | 20% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 2.3µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 0.04g | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 3.88g | 16% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.14mg | 8% |
| Folate | 26µg | 52µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 2.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.274mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.978mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1245.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +378.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11320% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
