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Pumpkin pie vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin pie and french bread?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12, yet french bread is richer in selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 50% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less sodium.
  • Pumpkin pie has a lower glycemic index than french bread.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.

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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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.4%
Contains more IronIron +330%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2540%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.5%

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
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +355.6%
Contains more WaterWater +144.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.8%
Contains more OtherOther +105.3%

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
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1091.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie French bread Opinion
Calories 243kcal 319kcal French bread
Protein 3.9g 13g French bread
Fats 9.75g 2.14g Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg French bread
Net carbs 33.03g 58.83g French bread
Carbs 34.83g 61.93g French bread
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg French bread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 31mg French bread
Calcium 64mg 47mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 140mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 3.87mg French bread
Sugar 18.88g 3.59g French bread
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g French bread
Copper 0.148mg 0.15mg French bread
Zinc 0.39mg 1.05mg French bread
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 126mg French bread
Sodium 239mg 720mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.19mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 5.4µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.096mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.5µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 140µg French bread
Choline 37.5mg 17.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 0.502g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 0.386g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.83g Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.154mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.297mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.192mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.249mg 0.168mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.211mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.088mg 0.234mg French bread
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie French bread
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
36%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.486g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread 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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.