Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pumpkin pie vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Pumpkin pie and Béchamel sauce

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber, while Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin D, and Calcium.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 42% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 22 times less Vitamin K than Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie contains 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while Béchamel sauce contains 0.6µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Béchamel sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

Infographic

Pumpkin pie vs Béchamel sauce infographic
Infographic link

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 +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Copper +1038.5%
Contains more Manganese +845.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Contains more Calcium +96.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 163
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Copper +1038.5%
Contains more Manganese +845.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Contains more Calcium +96.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 163
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1210.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1210.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +370.7%
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.77
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% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +370.7%
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.152
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.152

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 Béchamel sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 7.3g Pumpkin pie
Protein 3.9g 3.77g Pumpkin pie
Fats 9.75g 6.73g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 34.83g 7.4g Pumpkin pie
Calories 243kcal 105kcal Pumpkin pie
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 4.78g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 1.8g 0.1g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.9mg 0.21mg Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Béchamel sauce
Phosphorus 81mg 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 167mg 163mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 328mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.148mg 0.013mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.024mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg 3.3µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 262IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 73µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.17mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.055mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.261mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.339mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 9µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.3µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.6µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.046mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg 0.147mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.297mg 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.192mg 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.249mg 0.082mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.157mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.211mg 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.088mg 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 26mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 1.988g 2.152g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 2.67g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 1.586g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Béchamel sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
38%
Pumpkin pie
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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

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.