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Pumpkin pie vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pumpkin pie and potato chips?

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B12, yet potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 69% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin pie is lower.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +663.5%
Contains more IronIron +81.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1098.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +947.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.167mg
~equal in Choline ~37.5mg

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% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +2552.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.5%
Contains more FatsFats +254.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.9%
Contains more OtherOther +218.6%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.6%

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 Potato chips
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 Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 12.17g 69%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 9.11mg 56%
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.66mg 46%
Saturated fat 1.988g 10.96g 41%
Fats 9.75g 34.6g 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 167mg 1275mg 33%
Histidine 0.088mg 153mg 22%
Copper 0.148mg 0.306mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.827mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Calories 243kcal 536kcal 15%
Magnesium 14mg 67mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 9.84g 13%
Phosphorus 81mg 165mg 12%
Fiber 1.8g 4.8g 12%
Sodium 239mg 8mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 1.63mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 22.1µg 7%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.09mg 6%
Protein 3.9g 7g 6%
Carbs 34.83g 52.9g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.197mg 6%
Folate 26µg 45µg 5%
Selenium 5.4µg 8.1µg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Calcium 64mg 24mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.167mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.402mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 48.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 0.22g N/A
Choline 37.5mg 37.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.972g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.