Carrot cake vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Carrot cake and Pumpkin pie different?
- Carrot cake is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, and Folate, while Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
- Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A 39% more than Carrot cake.
- Carrot cake contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Pumpkin pie. Carrot cake contains 247mg of Phosphorus, while Pumpkin pie contains 81mg.
- Pumpkin pie is lower in Sodium.
Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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 CalciumCalcium | +168.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +775% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1299.7% |
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Fats
~9.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.77 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 415kcal | 243kcal |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 9.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 33.03g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 34.83g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 64mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.9mg |
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| Sugar | 18.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.39mg |
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| Starch | 10.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 81mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 239mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 3434IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 448µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.76mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.227mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 1.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.452mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 1.988g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 4.6g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 1.77g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.158mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.297mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.192mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.249mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.175mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.211mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.088mg |
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| Fructose | 2.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
28%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.