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Pumpkin pie vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin pie and Apple pie different?

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Calcium than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin pie is 47% higher.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 Calcium +481.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +24.7%
Contains more Iron +34.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +481.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +24.7%
Contains more Iron +34.4%

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 +2669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Equal in Carbs - 34
Equal in Water - 52.2
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Equal in Carbs - 34
Equal in Water - 52.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.388
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.388

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 32.4g Pumpkin pie
Protein 3.9g 1.9g Pumpkin pie
Fats 9.75g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 34.83g 34g Pumpkin pie
Calories 243kcal 237kcal Pumpkin pie
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g Apple pie
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 11mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 14mg 7mg Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 24mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 65mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 266mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.16mg Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.046mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.182mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 124IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 29µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.134mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.119mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.038mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.01µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.026mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg 0.054mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.073mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.297mg 0.129mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.192mg 0.07mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg 0.032mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.211mg 0.084mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.088mg 0.038mg Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 3.797g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 4.388g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Apple 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
38%
Pumpkin pie
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.809g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.