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Pizza vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pizza and pumpkin pie

  • Pizza is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and calcium, yet pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily vitamin A needs 62% more than pizza.
  • Pizza contains 4 times more selenium than pumpkin pie. While pizza contains 19.9µg of selenium, pumpkin pie contains only 5.4µg.
  • The amount of sodium in pumpkin pie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +175.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Potassium ~167mg

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.
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +549.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.76mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +192.1%
Contains more OtherOther +114.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
~equal in Fats ~9.75g
~equal in Carbs ~34.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.77g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 +151.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +1200%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4550%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +384.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +185%
Contains more LactoseLactose +376.2%
~equal in Maltose ~0.95g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza 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 Pizza Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 69µg 448µg 42%
Selenium 19.9µg 5.4µg 26%
Iron 2.48mg 0.9mg 20%
Phosphorus 216mg 81mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.177mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.107mg 17%
Folate 93µg 26µg 17%
Sodium 598mg 239mg 16%
Protein 11.39g 3.9g 15%
Calcium 188mg 64mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.465g 1.988g 11%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.39mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 9%
Starch 26.95g 10.73g 7%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.227mg 6%
Copper 0.105mg 0.148mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 4.6g 5%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 13.2µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.124mg 5%
Choline 16.4mg 37.5mg 4%
Cholesterol 17mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.35µg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1g 2.85g 2%
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.77g 1%
Calories 266kcal 243kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.063mg 1%
Carbs 33.33g 34.83g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fats 9.69g 9.75g 0%
Net carbs 31.03g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Potassium 172mg 167mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g 18.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.76mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza 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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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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