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Pie crust vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pie crust and pumpkin pie different?

  • Pie crust is richer in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3, while pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need for vitamin A, 50% more than pie crust.
  • Pie crust contains 4 times more selenium than pumpkin pie. Pie crust contains 22.9µg of selenium, while pumpkin pie contains 5.4µg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in saturated fat.

Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types were used in this article.

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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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
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 IronIron +146.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +324.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Calcium ~64mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~81mg

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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 +76.9%
Contains more FatsFats +222.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
Contains more OtherOther +77%
Contains more WaterWater +563%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 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 +288.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 448µg 50%
Fats 31.4g 9.75g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 17.887g 4.6g 33%
Selenium 22.9µg 5.4µg 32%
Saturated fat 7.974g 1.988g 27%
Sodium 753mg 239mg 22%
Folate 104µg 26µg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.177mg 18%
Iron 2.22mg 0.9mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 1.77g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Calories 518kcal 243kcal 14%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 1.107mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Copper 0.075mg 0.148mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.124mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Carbs 52.1g 34.83g 6%
Protein 6.9g 3.9g 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.452mg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Manganese 0.315mg 0.227mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Potassium 64mg 167mg 3%
Phosphorus 86mg 81mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 52.1g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Calcium 61mg 64mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Zinc 0.4mg 0.39mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.063mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.476mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.121mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.146mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
24%
Pie crust
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.986g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pie crust
Pie crust 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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.