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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, and Vitamin B12, yet Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A 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.
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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more IronIron +181.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 206% 15% 3% 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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24428.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~37.3mg

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% 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 WaterWater +142%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.2%
Contains more FatsFats +155.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.2%

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
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 GlucoseGlucose +464.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +115.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +75.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +141.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 243kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 3.9g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 9.75g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 33.03g 45.36g Doughnuts
Carbs 34.83g 47.06g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 26mg 10mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 64mg 40mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 134mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.88g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 10.73g 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 81mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 239mg 477mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 14IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 5.4µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
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
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.06µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 9.8µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.5mg 37.3mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 11.105g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.915g Doughnuts
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
Fructose 2.85g 0g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Doughnuts
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
37%
Pumpkin pie
32%
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 Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
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.

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