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Pumpkin pie vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpkin pie and cauliflower

  • Pumpkin pie has more vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, copper, vitamin B1, and selenium, while cauliflower has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 69% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cauliflower is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cauliflower, raw.

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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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +279.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.1%

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3382.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +600.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48.7%
Contains more WaterWater +82.7%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13429.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5609.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%

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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +302.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +193.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
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 Cauliflower
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg 50%
Fats 9.75g 0.28g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Copper 0.148mg 0.039mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.031g 12%
Calories 243kcal 25kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0.034g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.05mg 11%
Carbs 34.83g 4.97g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.184mg 9%
Selenium 5.4µg 0.6µg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Sodium 239mg 30mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.988g 0.13g 8%
Folate 26µg 57µg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 0.42mg 6%
Phosphorus 81mg 44mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.06mg 5%
Potassium 167mg 299mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.667mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.507mg 4%
Calcium 64mg 22mg 4%
Protein 3.9g 1.92g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.155mg 3%
Fructose 2.85g 0.97g 2%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 15.5µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.27mg 1%
Choline 37.5mg 44.3mg 1%
Fiber 1.8g 2g 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 2.97g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g 1.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.858g)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

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

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