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Pumpkin pie vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin pie and Pie crust different?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, while Pie crust is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A 50% more than Pie crust.
  • Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix types were used in this article.

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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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +324.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Calcium ~61mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~86mg

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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.064mg

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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +563%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more FatsFats +222.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
Contains more OtherOther +77%

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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +288.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.2%

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 Pie crust
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Pie crust Opinion
Calories 243kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 3.9g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 9.75g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 33.03g 52.1g Pie crust
Carbs 34.83g 52.1g Pie crust
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Pie crust
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Pie crust
Calcium 64mg 61mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 2.22mg Pie crust
Sugar 18.88g Pie crust
Fiber 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.075mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.4mg Pie crust
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 86mg Pie crust
Sodium 239mg 753mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.315mg Pie crust
Selenium 5.4µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.213mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 2.727mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.268mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 104µg Pie crust
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 7.974g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.154mg 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.297mg 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.192mg 0.133mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg 0.121mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.211mg 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.088mg 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Pie crust
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%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.986g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pie crust
Pie crust 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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.