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Pumpkin pie vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin pie and Graham cracker different?

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, however, Graham cracker is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pumpkin pie is 50% higher.
  • Graham cracker has less Cholesterol.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +348.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +535.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~14.3µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +1386.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
~equal in Fats ~10.6g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.4%

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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +263.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +187.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +333.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +145.4%

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 243kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 3.9g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 9.75g 10.6g Graham cracker
Net carbs 33.03g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 34.83g 77.66g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 64mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 167mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 0.9mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 18.88g 24.85g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.8g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.148mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.39mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 10.73g 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 81mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 239mg 459mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 5.4µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.42mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 26µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Pumpkin pie
Choline 37.5mg 5.9mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 2.509g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 5.388g Graham cracker
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 0.99g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Graham cracker
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%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.355g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

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

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