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Apple pie vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple pie and Pumpkin pie different?

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Calcium than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pumpkin pie is 47% higher.
  • Apple pie contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Pumpkin pie. While Apple pie contains 3.797g of Saturated Fat, Pumpkin pie contains only 1.988g.

Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more IronIron +34.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +481.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 206% 15% 3% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3400%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.107mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%
~equal in Carbs ~34.83g
~equal in Water ~50.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.6g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Pumpkin pie Opinion
Calories 237kcal 243kcal Pumpkin pie
Protein 1.9g 3.9g Pumpkin pie
Fats 11g 9.75g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 33.03g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 34g 34.83g Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Apple pie
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 7mg 14mg Pumpkin pie
Calcium 11mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 65mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 1.21mg 0.9mg Apple pie
Sugar 18.88g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.39mg Pumpkin pie
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 24mg 81mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 266mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 124IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 29µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.182mg 0.227mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.124mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.107mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 4µg 26µg Pumpkin pie
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 4.6g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.77g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.054mg 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.129mg 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.07mg 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.032mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.175mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.084mg 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.038mg 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Pumpkin pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
37%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.809g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.