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Pumpkin pie vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pumpkin pie and sardine

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 358% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie contains 32 times more vitamin A than sardine. Pumpkin pie contains 3434IU of vitamin A, while sardine contains 108IU.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less cholesterol.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin pie.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +496.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.7%
Contains more IronIron +224.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +504.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +875.9%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +407.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2454.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +531.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +282.3%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 8.94µg 358%
Selenium 5.4µg 52.7µg 86%
Phosphorus 81mg 490mg 58%
Vitamin A 448µg 32µg 46%
Protein 3.9g 24.62g 41%
Cholesterol 26mg 142mg 39%
Calcium 64mg 382mg 32%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 5.245mg 26%
Iron 0.9mg 2.92mg 25%
Vitamin D 2IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 4.8µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 5.148g 23%
Carbs 34.83g 0g 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 2.6µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 2.04mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.167mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.227mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.08mg 8%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.31mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Potassium 167mg 397mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 75mg 7%
Magnesium 14mg 39mg 6%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.108mg 5%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Copper 0.148mg 0.186mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.642mg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Folate 26µg 10µg 4%
Sodium 239mg 307mg 3%
Fats 9.75g 11.45g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 3.869g 2%
Calories 243kcal 208kcal 2%
Saturated fat 1.988g 1.528g 2%
Net carbs 33.03g 0g N/A
Sugar 18.88g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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