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

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What are the differences between pumpkin pie and chocolate cake?

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B12, yet chocolate cake is higher in choline, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 66% more.
  • Pumpkin pie has 2 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate cake. While pumpkin pie has 0.35µg of vitamin B12, chocolate cake has only 0.16µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pumpkin pie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate cake is lower.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this article.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +78.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.4%
~equal in Calcium ~60mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.4%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.137mg
~equal in Folate ~27µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +106.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more FatsFats +54.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.3%
Contains more OtherOther +59.3%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 50%
Choline 37.5mg 128.4mg 17%
Saturated fat 1.988g 5.43g 16%
Selenium 5.4µg 11.9µg 12%
Cholesterol 26mg 58mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 1.61mg 9%
Fats 9.75g 15.1g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.16µg 8%
Copper 0.148mg 0.207mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 2.761g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.213mg 7%
Calories 243kcal 371kcal 6%
Carbs 34.83g 53.4g 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Phosphorus 81mg 106mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 6.039g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 32mg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.304mg 3%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.69mg 3%
Sodium 239mg 315mg 3%
Protein 3.9g 5.3g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.141mg 3%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g 1%
Potassium 167mg 140mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 33.03g 51.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 64mg 60mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.137mg 0%
Folate 26µg 27µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Chocolate cake
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%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.442g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.