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Pumpkin pie vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin pie and broccoli?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, copper, and vitamin B1, yet broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli contains less cholesterol.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin pie.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Broccoli, raw types in this comparison.

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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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1345.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +669.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.78mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.117mg

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2535.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +77.2%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4557.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9200%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +671.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +319.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +852.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +352.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 101.6µg 74%
Vitamin A 448µg 31µg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Fats 9.75g 0.37g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.038g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0.011g 11%
Copper 0.148mg 0.049mg 11%
Calories 243kcal 34kcal 10%
Sodium 239mg 33mg 9%
Carbs 34.83g 6.64g 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.988g 0.039g 9%
Folate 26µg 63µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.175mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.071mg 9%
Selenium 5.4µg 2.5µg 5%
Starch 10.73g 0g 4%
Potassium 167mg 316mg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 0.68g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.639mg 3%
Choline 37.5mg 18.7mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 21mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 0.73mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.573mg 2%
Phosphorus 81mg 66mg 2%
Calcium 64mg 47mg 2%
Protein 3.9g 2.82g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.117mg 1%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 4.04g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 1.7g N/A
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.78mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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