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Pumpkin pie vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin pie and English muffin

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet English muffin is higher in Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily Vitamin A needs 50% more than English muffin.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.89mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +775%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.446mg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +441.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +112.4%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1423.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie English muffin Opinion
Calories 243kcal 235kcal Pumpkin pie
Protein 3.9g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 9.75g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 33.03g 43.3g English muffin
Carbs 34.83g 46g English muffin
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 21mg English muffin
Calcium 64mg 52mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 131mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 0.89mg Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g English muffin
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g English muffin
Copper 0.148mg 0.129mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.7mg English muffin
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 133mg English muffin
Sodium 239mg 464mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.446mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.043mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.04µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 37µg English muffin
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 0.302g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.888g Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.154mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.297mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.192mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.249mg 0.139mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.211mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.088mg 0.17mg English muffin
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.