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Pumpkin pie vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pumpkin pie and kit Kat

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and manganese, yet kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily saturated Fat needs 80% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie contains 19 times more Vitamin A than kit Kat. While pumpkin pie contains 448µg of Vitamin A, kit Kat contains only 24µg.
  • The amount of sodium in kit Kat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4139.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +153.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +2991.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.9%
Contains more FatsFats +166.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.3%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27%

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
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2262.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1325%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1257.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +330.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +310.5%
~equal in Starch ~10.6g

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 243kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 3.9g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 9.75g 25.99g Kit Kat
Net carbs 33.03g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 34.83g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 26mg 11mg Kit Kat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 64mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 167mg 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.9mg 1mg Kit Kat
Sugar 18.88g 48.68g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.8g 1g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg Pumpkin pie
Starch 10.73g 10.6g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 239mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 3434IU 81IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 24µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.34mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.1mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg 5µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.117mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.5mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.02mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 13.2µg 5.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 14µg Pumpkin pie
Trans Fat 0.099g Pumpkin pie
Choline 37.5mg 31mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 17.953g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.895g Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.154mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.297mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.192mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.249mg 0.16mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.211mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.088mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 2.85g 0.2g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Kit Kat
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
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.965g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

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

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