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Muffin vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Pumpkin pie

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Folate, and Selenium, however, Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 47% more than Muffin.
  • Pumpkin pie has 3 times less Vitamin K than Muffin. Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, while Pumpkin pie has 13.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 Iron +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +97.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +97.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin E +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +197%
Contains more Vitamin A +4604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.452
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +197%
Contains more Vitamin A +4604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.452

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Other +31%
Contains more Water +101.9%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Other +31%
Contains more Water +101.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.6
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.6

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +52%
Contains more Sucrose +201.2%
Contains more Glucose +207.3%
Contains more Fructose +135.5%
Contains more Lactose +270.4%
Contains more Maltose +102.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 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 Starch +52%
Contains more Sucrose +201.2%
Contains more Glucose +207.3%
Contains more Fructose +135.5%
Contains more Lactose +270.4%
Contains more Maltose +102.1%
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.
Muffin Pumpkin pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 33.03g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 3.9g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 9.75g Muffin
Carbs 53g 34.83g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 243kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 10.73g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 31.47g 18.88g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 44mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 1.3mg 0.9mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 146mg 81mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 336mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.37mg 0.39mg Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.06mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.449mg 0.227mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 5.4µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.76mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.124mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.107mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.452mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 48µg 26µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 39.2µg 13.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.048mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.154mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.158mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.297mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.192mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.175mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.211mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.088mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 26mg Pumpkin pie
Trans Fat 0.2g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.6g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.77g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pumpkin pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Muffin
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.