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Pumpkin pie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin pie and Shortbread different?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, while Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 50% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were 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.
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
5
:
4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Iron +231.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Iron +231.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +343300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +211.5%
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%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +343300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +211.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
2
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +1299.7%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.1%
Equal in Other - 1.03
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
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +1299.7%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.1%
Equal in Other - 1.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.4%
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
5
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +277.2%
Contains more Sucrose +125.7%
Pumpkin pie
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
Shortbread
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +277.2%
Contains more Sucrose +125.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 3.9g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 9.75g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 34.83g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 243kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 10.73g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 2.85g 0.3g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 21.65g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 13mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 81mg 66mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 88mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 353mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 5.4µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 3434IU 1IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.321mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 26µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 8.105g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.