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Pumpkin pie vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin pie and minestrone?

  • Minestrone has less vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5 than pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 49% higher.
  • Minestrone contains less cholesterol.
  • Minestrone has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin pie.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more IronIron +136.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~254mg

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.3%
Contains more FatsFats +837.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +647.4%
Contains more WaterWater +81.2%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1486.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Minestrone DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 49µg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Fats 9.75g 1.04g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.022mg 13%
Copper 0.148mg 0.051mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0.29g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Calories 243kcal 34kcal 10%
Selenium 5.4µg 10%
Carbs 34.83g 4.66g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.46g 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 1mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.988g 0.23g 8%
Phosphorus 81mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.018mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 0.38mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 1.8g 0.4g 6%
Calcium 64mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.391mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Protein 3.9g 1.77g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 3mg 3%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.152mg 3%
Folate 26µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg 2%
Sodium 239mg 254mg 1%
Potassium 167mg 130mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.31mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 4.26g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Minestrone
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
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.