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Pumpkin pie vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin pie and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Pumpkin pie has more copper; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12 22% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie has 2 times more Copper than mcDonald's Big Mac. While pumpkin pie has 0.148mg of Copper, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 0.098mg.
  • Pumpkin pie has less saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +389.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.6%
~equal in Potassium ~181mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.206mg

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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1726.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +151.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.1%
Contains more FatsFats +53.4%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

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
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.4%

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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1921.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +263.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +68.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +525%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +93.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Calories 243kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 3.9g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 9.75g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Net carbs 33.03g 18.48g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 34.83g 20.08g Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 26mg 36mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 64mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 167mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.9mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 18.88g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.098mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 239mg 460mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 188IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.206mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.176mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Pumpkin pie
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 3.803g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 3.474g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.306g Pumpkin pie
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 1.69g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie McDonald's Big Mac
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
24%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac 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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

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

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