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Pumpkin pie vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin pie and Fruitcake?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Selenium, yet Fruitcake is richer in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 49% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie has 35 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. Pumpkin pie has 0.35µg of Vitamin B12, while Fruitcake has 0.01µg.
  • Fruitcake contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cake, fruitcake, 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 Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains more Iron +130%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Equal in Potassium - 153
Equal in Manganese - 0.22
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains more Iron +130%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Equal in Potassium - 153
Equal in Manganese - 0.22

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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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