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Cheddar Cheese vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheddar Cheese and Pumpkin pie

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 84% more than Pumpkin pie.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 11 times more Calcium than Pumpkin pie. While Cheddar Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, Pumpkin pie contains only 64mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin pie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +1009.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.7%
Contains more Zinc +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +427.8%
Contains more Iron +542.9%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +740.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Calcium +1009.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.7%
Contains more Zinc +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +427.8%
Contains more Iron +542.9%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +740.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1776.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.76
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
Equal in Folate - 26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1776.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.76
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +486.4%
Contains more Fats +241.6%
Contains more Other +228.3%
Contains more Carbs +1027.2%
Contains more Water +36.1%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +486.4%
Contains more Fats +241.6%
Contains more Other +228.3%
Contains more Carbs +1027.2%
Contains more Water +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.6%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1353.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1566.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1353.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1566.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 33.03g Pumpkin pie
Protein 22.87g 3.9g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 9.75g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 34.83g Pumpkin pie
Calories 404kcal 243kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 0g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 0.48g 18.88g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 710mg 64mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.9mg Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 81mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 653mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 3.64mg 0.39mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.027mg 0.227mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 28.5µg 5.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 24IU 2IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.124mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.107mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.063mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 26µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.35µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.048mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.154mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.158mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.297mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.192mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.249mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.175mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.211mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.088mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 26mg Pumpkin pie
Trans Fat 0.917g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 4.6g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.77g Pumpkin pie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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