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Pecan pie vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pecan pie and skipjack tuna

  • Pecan pie has more manganese, vitamin B1, and copper; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 112% more than pecan pie.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 37 times less manganese than pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 0.712mg of manganese, while skipjack tuna contains 0.019mg.
  • Skipjack tuna 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 Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry 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.
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3647.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290%
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1535%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1188.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1620.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +475.7%
Contains more WaterWater +219.4%
Contains more OtherOther +585%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4501.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1316.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%

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 Skipjack tuna
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 18.756mg 112%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 2.19µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.981mg 71%
Selenium 12µg 46.8µg 63%
Protein 4.9g 28.21g 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.403g 35%
Fats 22.2g 1.29g 32%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.019mg 30%
Phosphorus 94mg 285mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.243g 27%
Carbs 52.2g 0g 17%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.42g 16%
Calories 412kcal 132kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.038mg 13%
Copper 0.211mg 0.11mg 11%
Potassium 133mg 522mg 11%
Sodium 262mg 47mg 9%
Cholesterol 87mg 60mg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 18µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.122mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 44mg 4%
Folate 26µg 10µg 4%
Iron 1.48mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 0g N/A
Zinc 1.02mg 1.05mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.485mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.