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Puff pastry vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Puff pastry and Pumpkin pie?

  • Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 50% more.
  • Puff pastry has 5 times more Selenium than Pumpkin pie. While Puff pastry has 24.5µg of Selenium, Pumpkin pie has only 5.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin pie is lower.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types 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.
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +118.1%
Contains more Selenium +353.7%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +169.4%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Equal in Sodium - 239
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +118.1%
Contains more Selenium +353.7%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +169.4%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Equal in Sodium - 239

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.3%
Contains more Folate +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +343300%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.3%
Contains more Folate +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +343300%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +294.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Water +580.9%
Contains more Other +13%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +89.7%
Contains more Fats +294.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Water +580.9%
Contains more Other +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 33.03g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 3.9g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 9.75g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 34.83g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 243kcal Puff pastry
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 0.75g 18.88g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 10mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.6mg 0.9mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 81mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 62mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 253mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.54mg 0.39mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.115mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.495mg 0.227mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 5.4µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.177mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.124mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.107mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 55µg 26µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 16.3µg 13.2µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.048mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.154mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.297mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.175mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.211mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg 0.088mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 4.6g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 1.77g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Pumpkin pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Puff pastry
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.514g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.