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Pumpkin pie vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pumpkin pie and chocolate brownie

  • Pumpkin pie has more vitamin A and vitamin B12; however, chocolate brownie is richer in copper, manganese, iron, selenium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily vitamin A needs 52% more than chocolate brownie.
  • Chocolate brownie has 2 times less vitamin B12 than pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie has 0.35µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie has 0.16µg.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less cholesterol.
  • Pumpkin pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin pie is 59, while the glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.6%
Contains more IronIron +104.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113%
~equal in Potassium ~176mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +299.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59%
Contains more FatsFats +198.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 9.412g 51%
Fats 9.75g 29.1g 30%
Vitamin A 448µg 176µg 30%
Copper 0.148mg 0.388mg 27%
Saturated fat 1.988g 7.319g 24%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.587mg 16%
Cholesterol 26mg 73mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 10.839g 16%
Iron 0.9mg 1.84mg 12%
Calories 243kcal 466kcal 11%
Selenium 5.4µg 11.5µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Magnesium 14mg 53mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.16µg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Phosphorus 81mg 132mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.19mg 5%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.97mg 5%
Sodium 239mg 343mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Carbs 34.83g 50.2g 5%
Protein 3.9g 6.2g 5%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.141mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.094mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.328mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.982mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Folate 26µg 29µg 1%
Calcium 64mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 33.03g 50.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 167mg 176mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.331g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.