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Pecan pie vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pecan pie and Mussels

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3 in Mussels is higher than in Pecan pie.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 993% more than Pecan pie.
  • Mussels has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Pecan pie. Pecan pie has 3.989g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels has 0.85g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
Contains less Sodium -29%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Iron +354.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.2%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains more Zinc +161.8%
Contains more Manganese +855.1%
Contains more Selenium +646.7%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains less Sodium -29%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Iron +354.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.2%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains more Zinc +161.8%
Contains more Manganese +855.1%
Contains more Selenium +646.7%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14017.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14017.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +395.5%
Contains more Carbs +606.4%
Contains more Protein +385.7%
Contains more Water +213.6%
Contains more Other +165%
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% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +395.5%
Contains more Carbs +606.4%
Contains more Protein +385.7%
Contains more Water +213.6%
Contains more Other +165%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1002.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1002.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%

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 Mussels
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 7.39g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 22.2g 4.48g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 7.39g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 172kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 1.48mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 26mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 94mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 133mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 262mg 369mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.211mg 0.149mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 12µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 357IU 304IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 0.2mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 26µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.189mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.223mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.372mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.248mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.125mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.255mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.116mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 87mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 3.989g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 1.014g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.212g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.