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Pumpkin pie vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin pie and Pound cake?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin K, yet Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin D.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 42% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie has 8 times more Vitamin K than Pound cake. Pumpkin pie has 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while Pound cake has 1.7µg.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.

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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 +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +106.4%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Equal in Selenium - 5
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +106.4%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Equal in Selenium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1324.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.36
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1324.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +94.8%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +35.4%
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Water +94.8%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +35.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.2%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +404%
Contains more Fructose +763.6%
Contains more Lactose +57.5%
Contains more Maltose +187.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +61.8%
Contains more Sucrose +229.9%
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +404%
Contains more Fructose +763.6%
Contains more Lactose +57.5%
Contains more Maltose +187.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +61.8%
Contains more Sucrose +229.9%

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 Pound cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 3.9g 5g Pound cake
Fats 9.75g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 34.83g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 243kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 10.73g 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 2.85g 0.33g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 33.36g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 47mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 167mg 149mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 377mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.148mg 0.042mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.11mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg 5µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 241IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 70µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.65mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.173mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.036mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.7µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.041mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.297mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.192mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.249mg 0.117mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.211mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.088mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 26mg 66mg Pumpkin pie
Trans Fat 0.192g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 4.811g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 3.02g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.