Boiled Egg vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and pecan:
- Both pecan and boiled egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has 11.3 times less carbohydrates than pecan.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Pecan has more beta-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pecan.
- Pecan has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Pecan is a great source of iron.
- Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and boiled egg are high in calories. Pecan has 346% more calories than boiled egg - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pecan per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 8% |
| Fat | 64% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 11.3 times less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pecan are made of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pecan and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pecan and boiled egg are high in protein. Boiled egg has 37% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 47% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and pecan has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 48 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than pecan - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and pecan contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Boiled Egg | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and boiled egg are high in calcium. Pecan has 40% more calcium than boiled egg - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 113% more iron than boiled egg - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 225% more potassium than boiled egg - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, pecan has more beta-carotene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pecan per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 17 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than pecan per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.986 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than boiled egg per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 1.188 G | 20.697 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .
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FAQ
Does pecan or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and boiled egg are high in calories. Pecan has 350% more calories than boiled egg - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is pecan or boiled egg better for protein?
Both pecan and boiled egg are high in protein. Boiled egg has 40% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does pecan or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both pecan and boiled egg are high in calcium. Pecan has 40% more calcium than boiled egg - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
Does pecan or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than boiled egg - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.