Cheese vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese and pumpkin pie
- Cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A.
- Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 84% more than pumpkin pie.
- Cheese contains 11 times more calcium than pumpkin pie. While cheese contains 710mg of calcium, pumpkin pie contains only 64mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin pie is lower.
- The glycemic index of cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1009.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +833.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +461.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +427.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +542.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +393.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +510.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1776.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +486.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +241.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1027.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.77 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +900% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1353.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1566.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 1.988g | 77% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 64mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 81mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 5.4µg | 42% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 3.9g | 38% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 9.75g | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.35µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.39mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 26mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.124mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 239mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 448µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.148mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 4.6g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.177mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 34.83g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.9mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.227mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 13.2µg | 9% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 243kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 1.107mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Starch | 10.73g | 4% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.85g | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 37.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 2IU | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 167mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.77g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.452mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 33.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 18.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Folate | 27µg | 26µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
35%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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