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Pumpkin pie vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pumpkin pie and porridge different?

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B1, manganese, and phosphorus; however, porridge is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin pie is 69% higher.
  • Porridge has less saturated fat.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt are the varieties 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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +943.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +270%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.9%
Contains more IronIron +315.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%

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%
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% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +396%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +536.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13100%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4542.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.1%
Contains more OtherOther +413.6%
Contains more WaterWater +73.9%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16328.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1452.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg 50%
Iron 0.9mg 3.74mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Fats 9.75g 0.21g 15%
Copper 0.148mg 0.04mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.114g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0.028g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.1µg 11%
Sodium 239mg 6mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.055mg 10%
Calories 243kcal 50kcal 10%
Manganese 0.227mg 0mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.988g 0.033g 9%
Phosphorus 81mg 15mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.071mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.025mg 8%
Carbs 34.83g 10.52g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Protein 3.9g 1.44g 5%
Selenium 5.4µg 2.8µg 5%
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g 5%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.02mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.013mg 4%
Potassium 167mg 16mg 4%
Folate 26µg 12µg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 5mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.13mg 2%
Calcium 64mg 87mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 10.02g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.955g)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.