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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, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 206% 15% 3% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 +24428.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~37.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
24% 55% 21%
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
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
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 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 +∞%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Pumpkin pie Opinion
Calories 434kcal 243kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 3.9g Doughnuts
Fats 24.93g 9.75g Doughnuts
Net carbs 45.36g 33.03g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 34.83g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg 26mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Doughnuts
Calcium 40mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 134mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.53mg 0.9mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 18.88g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.5mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g 10.73g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 81mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 14IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 4µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.76mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.333mg 0.227mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg 5.4µg Doughnuts
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
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 9.8µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 92µg 26µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 11.105g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 4.6g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 1.77g Doughnuts
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
Fructose 0g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Pumpkin pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Doughnuts
37%
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 Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
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.

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