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Pumpkin pie vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin pie and margarine

  • Pumpkin pie has more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, margarine is higher in vitamin K and vitamin E.
  • Margarine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 67% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Margarine has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pumpkin pie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +827.8%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1520%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4713%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1084.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +604.5%

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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2337.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4875.7%
Contains more WaterWater +205%
Contains more FatsFats +727.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +745.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1273%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 24.302g 150%
Fats 9.75g 80.71g 109%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 38.877g 86%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 93µg 67%
Saturated fat 1.988g 15.189g 60%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 9mg 55%
Vitamin A 448µg 819µg 41%
Calories 243kcal 717kcal 24%
Copper 0.148mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.01mg 14%
Phosphorus 81mg 5mg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 0.06mg 11%
Carbs 34.83g 0.7g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.1µg 10%
Selenium 5.4µg 0µg 10%
Manganese 0.227mg 10%
Sodium 239mg 2mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Protein 3.9g 0.16g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.037mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.023mg 7%
Folate 26µg 1µg 6%
Calcium 64mg 3mg 6%
Choline 37.5mg 12.4mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Potassium 167mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.009mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 33.03g 0.7g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 0g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.