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Caramel vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and pumpkin pie

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2 and calcium; however, pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, copper, iron, vitamin K, manganese, fiber, and selenium.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily vitamin A needs 68% more than caramel.
  • Pumpkin pie has 2 times less calcium than caramel. Caramel has 138mg of calcium, while pumpkin pie has 64mg.
  • Caramel contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +542.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +722.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1963.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Sodium ~239mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +648%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +368.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.1%
Contains more OtherOther +59.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20.4%
Contains more WaterWater +492.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +96.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +198.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 12µg 448µg 48%
Carbs 77g 34.83g 14%
Copper 0.018mg 0.148mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.77g 11%
Iron 0.14mg 0.9mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.2µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.124mg 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.227mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 4.6g 8%
Calories 382kcal 243kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Selenium 1.8µg 5.4µg 7%
Calcium 138mg 64mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.177mg 6%
Folate 4µg 26µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.107mg 6%
Cholesterol 7mg 26mg 6%
Phosphorus 114mg 81mg 5%
Choline 8mg 37.5mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Fats 8.1g 9.75g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.452mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.988g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.35µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.76mg 2%
Protein 4.6g 3.9g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.063mg 1%
Potassium 214mg 167mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 65.5g 18.88g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.39mg 0%
Sodium 245mg 239mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.488g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.