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Pumpkin pie vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin pie and Doughnuts

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, yet Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin pie is 49% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie contains 6 times more Vitamin B12 than Doughnuts. Pumpkin pie contains 0.35µg of Vitamin B12, while Doughnuts contain 0.06µg.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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.
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
4
:
6
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Iron +181.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +221%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +87%
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Iron +181.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +221%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +87%

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.
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
6
:
5
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +24428.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Pumpkin pie
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%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +24428.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +253.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
1
:
4
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Water +142%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Fats +155.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Pumpkin pie
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Water +142%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Fats +155.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Other +66.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.2%
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
5
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Glucose +464.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +115.1%
Contains more Maltose +75.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +141.5%
Contains more Sucrose +72.3%
Pumpkin pie
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
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +464.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +115.1%
Contains more Maltose +75.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +141.5%
Contains more Sucrose +72.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 3.9g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 9.75g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 34.83g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 243kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 10.73g 25.91g Doughnuts
Fructose 2.85g 0g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 40mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 81mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 167mg 134mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 477mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 5.4µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 3434IU 14IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.377mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.05mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.06µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 9.8µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 26mg 10mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 1.988g 11.105g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Pumpkin pie
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts 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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.