Doughnuts vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between doughnuts and pumpkin pie
- Doughnuts are richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin pie is 68% higher.
- Doughnuts contain 6 times more saturated fat than pumpkin pie. Doughnuts contain 11.105g of saturated fat, while pumpkin pie contains 1.988g.
- Pumpkin pie has a lower glycemic index than doughnuts.
Food types used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 448µg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 1.988g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 81mg | 26% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 9.75g | 23% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.9mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.177mg | 18% |
| Folate | 92µg | 26µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 1.77g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.124mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.35µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.107mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 4.6g | 10% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 239mg | 10% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 243kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 5.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.76mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 10.73g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.227mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.85g | 4% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 34.83g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 13.2µg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 3.9g | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.452mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 167mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 33.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 18.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 37.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.91 g
Sucrose:
16.02 g
Glucose:
0.67 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.93 g
Maltose:
0.54 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +141.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +72.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +464.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +115.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +75.9% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
