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Pumpkin pie vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin pie and English muffins

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K, yet English muffins are richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin pie is 50% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie contains 11 times more Vitamin K than English muffins. Pumpkin pie contains 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while English muffins contain 1.2µg.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough).

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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 Potassium +53.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Calcium +154.7%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Manganese +122.5%
Contains more Selenium +314.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.135
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Calcium +154.7%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Manganese +122.5%
Contains more Selenium +314.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +775%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.7%
Contains more Folate +261.5%
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 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +775%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.7%
Contains more Folate +261.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +476.9%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +127.4%
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +51.3%
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +476.9%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +127.4%
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +472.7%
Contains more Fructose +313%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +246.7%
Contains more Maltose +129.5%
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +472.7%
Contains more Fructose +313%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +246.7%
Contains more Maltose +129.5%

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 English muffins
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 3.9g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 9.75g 1.69g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 34.83g 44.17g English muffins
Calories 243kcal 227kcal Pumpkin pie
Starch 10.73g 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 2.85g 0.69g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 1.8g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 64mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 0.9mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 14mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 81mg 92mg English muffins
Potassium 167mg 109mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 425mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.148mg 0.135mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 5.4µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 3434IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.31mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.363mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.054mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.04µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.154mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.297mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.192mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.249mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.211mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.088mg 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 1.988g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 0.383g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.498g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.