Pecan vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pecan and fast food different?
- Pecan is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 180% higher.
- Pecan contains 10 times more copper than fast food. While pecan contains 1.2mg of copper, fast food contains only 0.121mg.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than fast food (66).
Nuts, pecans and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +348.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +891.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1160.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +434.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +381.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +499.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +992.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +743.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1186.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +4871.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5025% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +5575% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.357mg | 180% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 1.68g | 133% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.121mg | 120% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 12.01g | 92% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 4.835g | 90% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 1.7g | 32% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 20.3µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.317mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 5.617mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 27mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 134mg | 20% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 297kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.363mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 2.52mg | 18% |
| Folate | 22µg | 80µg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 16.52g | 15% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 331mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Starch | 0.46g | 22.87g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 4.493g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.53mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.38mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 3.06mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 31.5g | 6% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 197mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 34.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 4.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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 | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.687g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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