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Pecan pie vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pecan pie and ground beef

  • Pecan pie has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B1; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 97% more than pecan pie.
  • Ground beef has 79 times less manganese than pecan pie. Pecan pie has 0.712mg of manganese, while ground beef has 0.009mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan pie is 59, while the glycemic index of ground beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7811.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +472.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.2%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1364.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.512mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +387.1%
Contains more WaterWater +199.3%
Contains more OtherOther +99.2%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1299.5%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 2.49µg 97%
Zinc 1.02mg 5.84mg 44%
Protein 4.9g 23.87g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.408g 35%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.009mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 4.026mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.311mg 19%
Carbs 52.2g 0g 17%
Copper 0.211mg 0.079mg 15%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Selenium 12µg 19.1µg 13%
Fats 22.2g 15.37g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.051mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 7.322g 10%
Iron 1.48mg 2.27mg 10%
Phosphorus 94mg 166mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.989g 6.073g 9%
Calories 412kcal 241kcal 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 3µg 9%
Sodium 262mg 73mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7µg 5%
Potassium 133mg 241mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.171mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.512mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 87mg 88mg 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 32mg 33mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 - 2.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.