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Fruitcake vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fruitcake and Pumpkin pie?

  • Fruitcake is richer in Iron, and Fiber, yet Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 49% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 2 times more Iron than Pumpkin pie. Fruitcake has 2.07mg of Iron, while Pumpkin pie has 0.9mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +130%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Equal in Potassium - 167
Equal in Manganese - 0.227
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +130%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Equal in Potassium - 167
Equal in Manganese - 0.227

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 E +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15509.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin K +780%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15509.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin K +780%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +76.9%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Water +99.2%
Equal in Fats - 9.75
Equal in Other - 1.13
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Carbs +76.9%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Water +99.2%
Equal in Fats - 9.75
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.6
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.6

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Pumpkin pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 33.03g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 3.9g Pumpkin pie
Fats 9.1g 9.75g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 61.6g 34.83g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 243kcal Fruitcake
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 27.42g 18.88g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 3.7g 1.8g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.07mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 81mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 153mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 101mg 239mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.39mg Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.05mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.22mg 0.227mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 2µg 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 22IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.76mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.124mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.107mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 20µg 26µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 1.5µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.102mg 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.206mg 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.121mg 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.059mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.175mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.144mg 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.071mg 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 5mg 26mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 1.988g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 4.6g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 1.77g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Pumpkin pie
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
10%
Fruitcake
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.