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Pumpkin pie vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pumpkin pie and corn syrup

  • Pumpkin pie is higher than corn syrup in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin K, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily vitamin A needs 69% more than corn syrup.
  • The amount of saturated fat in corn syrup is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pumpkin pie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.5%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +875%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +636.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5435%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1865.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +182%
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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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +128.9%
Contains more OtherOther +182.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.8%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg 50%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Fats 9.75g 0g 15%
Carbs 34.83g 77.59g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.011mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0g 12%
Copper 0.148mg 0.053mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg 11%
Phosphorus 81mg 11mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.009mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.988g 0g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.023mg 9%
Protein 3.9g 0g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.02mg 7%
Folate 26µg 0µg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 0.37mg 7%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0mg 5%
Calcium 64mg 18mg 5%
Selenium 5.4µg 2.9µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.009mg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 13.3mg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Potassium 167mg 44mg 4%
Sodium 239mg 155mg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.04mg 3%
Calories 243kcal 286kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 77.59g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.988g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.