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Margarine vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between margarine and pumpkin pie

  • Margarine has more vitamin K and vitamin E; however, pumpkin pie is higher in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Margarine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 67% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Margarine has 12 times more vitamin E than pumpkin pie. While margarine has 9mg of vitamin E, pumpkin pie has only 0.76mg.
  • Pumpkin pie has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pumpkin pie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +827.8%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1520%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1084.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4713%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +727.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2337.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4875.7%
Contains more WaterWater +205%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 +745.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1273%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 1.77g 150%
Fats 80.71g 9.75g 109%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 4.6g 86%
Vitamin K 93µg 13.2µg 67%
Saturated fat 15.189g 1.988g 60%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.76mg 55%
Vitamin A 819µg 448µg 41%
Calories 717kcal 243kcal 24%
Copper 0mg 0.148mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.177mg 14%
Phosphorus 5mg 81mg 11%
Iron 0.06mg 0.9mg 11%
Carbs 0.7g 34.83g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.35µg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5.4µg 10%
Manganese 0.227mg 10%
Sodium 2mg 239mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Protein 0.16g 3.9g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.124mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.107mg 7%
Folate 1µg 26µg 6%
Calcium 3mg 64mg 6%
Choline 12.4mg 37.5mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Potassium 18mg 167mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.063mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Zinc 0mg 0.39mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 18.88g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
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 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.