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Pumpkin pie vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin pie and Melba toast?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Melba toast is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% higher.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Crackers, melba toast, plain 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.
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
1
:
9
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +45.3%
Contains more Iron +311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Zinc +415.4%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Manganese +397.8%
Contains more Selenium +544.4%
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +45.3%
Contains more Iron +311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Zinc +415.4%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Manganese +397.8%
Contains more Selenium +544.4%

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.
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
5
:
6
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +376.9%
Pumpkin pie
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%
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +376.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
2
:
3
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Fats +204.7%
Contains more Water +888%
Contains more Protein +210.3%
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Other +165.5%
Pumpkin pie
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Contains more Fats +204.7%
Contains more Water +888%
Contains more Protein +210.3%
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Other +165.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
2
:
1
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +488.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +488.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Melba toast Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 70.3g Melba toast
Protein 3.9g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 9.75g 3.2g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 34.83g 76.6g Melba toast
Calories 243kcal 390kcal Melba toast
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 0.94g Melba toast
Fiber 1.8g 6.3g Melba toast
Calcium 64mg 93mg Melba toast
Iron 0.9mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Magnesium 14mg 59mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 81mg 196mg Melba toast
Potassium 167mg 202mg Melba toast
Sodium 239mg 598mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Copper 0.148mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.227mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 5.4µg 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 3434IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.43mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.273mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.098mg Melba toast
Folate 26µg 124µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.9µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.154mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.297mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.192mg 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.249mg 0.214mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.211mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.088mg 0.261mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 1.988g 0.445g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 0.782g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 1.282g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Melba toast
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
34%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.