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White cake vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White cake and Pumpkin pie different?

  • White cake is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin K, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 48% more than White cake.
  • White cake contains 2 times more Selenium than Pumpkin pie. White cake contains 10.7µg of Selenium, while Pumpkin pie contains 5.4µg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +40.6%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Selenium +98.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +120.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Calcium +40.6%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Selenium +98.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +120.9%

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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +8076.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +222%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.107
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +8076.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +222%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.107

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +81.5%
Contains more Other +23.9%
Contains more Water +143.4%
Equal in Fats - 9.75
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +81.5%
Contains more Other +23.9%
Contains more Water +143.4%
Equal in Fats - 9.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 33.03g White cake
Protein 4.4g 3.9g White cake
Fats 10.3g 9.75g White cake
Carbs 63.2g 34.83g White cake
Calories 356kcal 243kcal White cake
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 57.39g 18.88g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 90mg 64mg White cake
Iron 1.16mg 0.9mg White cake
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 70mg 81mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 99mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 284mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.33mg 0.39mg Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.067mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.277mg 0.227mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg 5.4µg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.124mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 1.107mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 31µg 26µg White cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 4.1µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.048mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg 0.154mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.158mg White cake
Leucine 0.338mg 0.297mg White cake
Lysine 0.204mg 0.192mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.175mg White cake
Valine 0.229mg 0.211mg White cake
Histidine 0.099mg 0.088mg White cake
Cholesterol 1mg 26mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 4.6g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 1.77g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White cake 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
14%
White cake
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.909g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.