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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 RAE, and Vitamin B12, yet Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 56% 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.
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +81.1%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +663.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +179.5%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +81.1%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +663.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +179.5%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1098.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +947.6%
Contains more Folate +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.167
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1098.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +947.6%
Contains more Folate +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2552.1%
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +254.9%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Other +218.6%
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 Water +2552.1%
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +254.9%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Other +218.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.6%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 3.9g 7g Potato chips
Fats 9.75g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 34.83g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 243kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.8g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 64mg 24mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 14mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 81mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 167mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 239mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.39mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.148mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.227mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 5.4µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 3434IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.167mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.402mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 26µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.154mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.297mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.192mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.249mg 0.11mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.211mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.088mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.988g 10.96g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin pie Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Pumpkin pie
59%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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.