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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, 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 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.4%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.8%
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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% 206% 15% 3% 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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1324.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.173mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.36µg

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
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 WaterWater +94.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +43.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 GlucoseGlucose +404%
Contains more FructoseFructose +763.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +57.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +187.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +61.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 243kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Protein 3.9g 5g Pound cake
Fats 9.75g 13.96g Pound cake
Net carbs 33.03g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 34.83g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 26mg 66mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 47mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 149mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Sugar 18.88g 33.36g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.042mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Starch 10.73g 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 81mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 239mg 377mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 241IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 70µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.65mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.227mg 0.11mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg 5µg Pumpkin pie
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
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.7µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 42µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Pumpkin pie
Choline 37.5mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 1.988g 4.811g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 3.02g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.419g Pound cake
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
Fructose 2.85g 0.33g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 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 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
37%
Pumpkin pie
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
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 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.

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