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Pumpkin pie vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin pie and Melba toast?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A, yet Melba toast is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% higher.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Crackers, melba toast, plain 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 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more IronIron +311.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +415.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +397.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +544.4%

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% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
~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
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Contains more FatsFats +204.7%
Contains more WaterWater +888%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.9%
Contains more OtherOther +165.5%

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
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +488.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.6%

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 Melba toast
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 Melba toast Opinion
Calories 243kcal 390kcal Melba toast
Protein 3.9g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 9.75g 3.2g Pumpkin pie
Net carbs 33.03g 70.3g Melba toast
Carbs 34.83g 76.6g Melba toast
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Melba toast
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 59mg Melba toast
Calcium 64mg 93mg Melba toast
Potassium 167mg 202mg Melba toast
Iron 0.9mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Sugar 18.88g 0.94g Melba toast
Fiber 1.8g 6.3g Melba toast
Copper 0.148mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Zinc 0.39mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 196mg Melba toast
Sodium 239mg 598mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.43mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 5.4µg 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.273mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.098mg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.9µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 124µg Melba toast
Choline 37.5mg 19.8mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 0.445g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 0.782g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 1.282g Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.154mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.297mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.192mg 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.249mg 0.214mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.211mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.088mg 0.261mg Melba toast
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Melba toast
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%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast 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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.