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Pumpkin pie vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpkin pie and nutmeg

  • Pumpkin pie has more vitamin A and vitamin B12, while nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 120% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin pie is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of pumpkin pie is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.6%
Contains more IronIron +237.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +593.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +451.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1177.5%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8860%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%

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
Nutmeg
4
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +708.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +272.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +106.2%

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
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.227mg 2.9mg 116%
Saturated fat 1.988g 25.94g 109%
Copper 0.148mg 1.027mg 98%
Fiber 1.8g 20.8g 76%
Vitamin A 448µg 5µg 49%
Fats 9.75g 36.31g 41%
Magnesium 14mg 183mg 40%
Iron 0.9mg 3.04mg 27%
Phosphorus 81mg 213mg 19%
Zinc 0.39mg 2.15mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Calories 243kcal 525kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.346mg 14%
Folate 26µg 76µg 13%
Calcium 64mg 184mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg 11%
Sodium 239mg 16mg 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.35g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.16mg 7%
Selenium 5.4µg 1.6µg 7%
Carbs 34.83g 49.29g 5%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.057mg 5%
Potassium 167mg 350mg 5%
Choline 37.5mg 8.8mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Protein 3.9g 5.84g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 3.22g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.299mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 28.49g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 2.99g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.952g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.