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Pumpkin pie vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pumpkin pie and banana bread

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and copper, yet banana bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily vitamin A needs 59% more than banana bread.
  • Pumpkin pie contains 4 times more vitamin B12 than banana bread. While pumpkin pie contains 0.35µg of vitamin B12, banana bread contains only 0.1µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pumpkin pie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.209mg

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 5.7% 35% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.172mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +72.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.8%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
~equal in Fats ~10.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.48g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Banana bread DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 106µg 38%
Selenium 5.4µg 12.1µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.1µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.13g 9%
Copper 0.148mg 0.072mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Carbs 34.83g 54.6g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.15mg 7%
Cholesterol 26mg 43mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 1.4mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.268mg 4%
Calories 243kcal 326kcal 4%
Calcium 64mg 21mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Sodium 239mg 302mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g 3%
Phosphorus 81mg 58mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.446mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Folate 26µg 33µg 2%
Protein 3.9g 4.3g 1%
Potassium 167mg 134mg 1%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.209mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.988g 2.237g 1%
Fats 9.75g 10.5g 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 53.5g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Zinc 0.39mg 0.35mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.172mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 4.48g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.053mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.327mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.18mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.218mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.113mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Banana bread
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
32%
Pumpkin pie
19%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.