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

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Significant differences between pumpkin pie and potato salad

  • Pumpkin pie has more vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, potato salad is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily vitamin A needs 66% more than potato salad.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less sodium.
  • Pumpkin pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin pie is 59, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.8%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.8%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +18.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.8%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.6%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Potato salad DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 32µg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Cholesterol 26mg 68mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.737g 13%
Sodium 239mg 529mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.077mg 8%
Carbs 34.83g 11.17g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.141mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.101mg 5%
Calories 243kcal 143kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.06mg 5%
Folate 26µg 7µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 2.48g 5%
Calcium 64mg 19mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Phosphorus 81mg 52mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Iron 0.9mg 0.65mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.988g 1.429g 3%
Copper 0.148mg 0.118mg 3%
Potassium 167mg 254mg 3%
Fats 9.75g 8.2g 2%
Selenium 5.4µg 4.1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.534mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g 2%
Protein 3.9g 2.68g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.89mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.31mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 9.87g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.