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Pumpkin pie vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin pie and Gingerbread

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, Gingerbread has more Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 48% more.
  • Pumpkin pie has 6 times more Vitamin B12 than Gingerbread. Pumpkin pie has 0.35µg of Vitamin B12, while Gingerbread has 0.06µg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +162.9%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +200.9%
Contains more Selenium +201.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +162.9%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +200.9%
Contains more Selenium +201.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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 +7054.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.6%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7054.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.6%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +80%
Contains more Fats +68.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Other +121.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.9
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +80%
Contains more Fats +68.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Other +121.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.2%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 3.9g
Fats 9.75g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 34.83g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 243kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 0.9mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 14mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 81mg 54mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 239mg 327mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.39mg
Copper 0.148mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.227mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 5.4µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 3434IU 48IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 14µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.375mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 26µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.06µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.047mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg 0.124mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.151mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.297mg 0.279mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.192mg 0.131mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg 0.08mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.211mg 0.173mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.088mg 0.087mg Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 26mg 32mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 4.122g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin pie Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.