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Saltine cracker vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saltine cracker and Pumpkin pie

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese, however, Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 85% more than Pumpkin pie.
  • Saltine cracker has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Pumpkin pie. While Saltine cracker has 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, Pumpkin pie has only 1.107mg.
  • Pumpkin pie has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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 Iron +757.8%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Manganese +180.6%
Contains more Selenium +296.3%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +757.8%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Manganese +180.6%
Contains more Selenium +296.3%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.148

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 B1 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +169.2%
Contains more Carbs +136.3%
Contains more Other +94.7%
Contains more Fats +509.4%
Contains more Water +1382.1%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +169.2%
Contains more Carbs +136.3%
Contains more Other +94.7%
Contains more Fats +509.4%
Contains more Water +1382.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3139.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.4%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3139.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker Pumpkin pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 33.03g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 3.9g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 9.75g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 82.3g 34.83g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 243kcal Saltine cracker
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 0.38g 18.88g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 7.72mg 0.9mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 81mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 849mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.94mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.637mg 0.227mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 5.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.177mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.124mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.107mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.063mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 26µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 4.9µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.048mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.154mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.158mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.297mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.192mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.175mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.211mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.088mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.988g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 4.6g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.77g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Pumpkin pie
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
44%
Saltine cracker
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.744g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.