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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 for pumpkin pie is 66% 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.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index (41) than pumpkin pie (59).

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% 9.7% 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% 149% 15% 1.5% 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 +1444.8%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 29µg 448µg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.35µg 14%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Copper 0.046mg 0.148mg 11%
Selenium 5.4µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Phosphorus 24mg 81mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.797g 1.988g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.452mg 7%
Folate 4µg 26µg 6%
Calcium 11mg 64mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.177mg 4%
Protein 1.9g 3.9g 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Iron 1.21mg 0.9mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.77g 3%
Potassium 65mg 167mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.124mg 3%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.39mg 2%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.227mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.063mg 2%
Fats 11g 9.75g 2%
Sodium 266mg 239mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 4.6g 1%
Calories 237kcal 243kcal 0%
Carbs 34g 34.83g 0%
Net carbs 32.4g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.107mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.088mg 0%

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
32%
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.