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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 RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin pie is 49% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 6 times more Saturated Fat than Pumpkin pie. Doughnuts contain 11.105g of Saturated Fat, while Pumpkin pie contains 1.988g.

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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
6
:
4
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Iron +181.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +221%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +87%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +181.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +221%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +87%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Copper +64.4%

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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
5
:
6
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Vitamin E +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +24428.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.7%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Pumpkin pie
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 E +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +24428.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
4
:
1
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Fats +155.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Contains more Water +142%
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Pumpkin pie
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 +36.2%
Contains more Fats +155.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Contains more Water +142%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
1
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
5
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Starch +141.5%
Contains more Sucrose +72.3%
Contains more Glucose +464.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +115.1%
Contains more Maltose +75.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
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
Pumpkin pie
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 Starch +141.5%
Contains more Sucrose +72.3%
Contains more Glucose +464.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +115.1%
Contains more Maltose +75.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 33.03g Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 3.9g Doughnuts
Fats 24.93g 9.75g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 34.83g Doughnuts
Calories 434kcal 243kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g 10.73g Doughnuts
Fructose 0g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.15g 18.88g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 40mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.53mg 0.9mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 81mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 477mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.5mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.333mg 0.227mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg 5.4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.76mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.177mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.124mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 1.107mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 92µg 26µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 9.8µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 10mg 26mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 4.6g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 1.77g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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
33%
Doughnuts
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts 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.

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.