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Pumpkin pie vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin pie and flax seeds?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, yet flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, and zinc.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 122% higher.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Seeds, flaxseed 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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +298.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +386.8%
Contains more IronIron +536.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +724.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1012.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +692.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +993.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +370.4%

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +207%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +828.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +234.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.9%

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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more WaterWater +624%
Contains more ProteinProtein +369%
Contains more FatsFats +332.4%
Contains more OtherOther +228.3%

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1523.2%

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
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +708.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +845%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Flax seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 28.73g 180%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 1.644mg 122%
Copper 0.148mg 1.22mg 119%
Fiber 1.8g 27.3g 102%
Manganese 0.227mg 2.482mg 98%
Magnesium 14mg 392mg 90%
Phosphorus 81mg 642mg 80%
Iron 0.9mg 5.73mg 60%
Fats 9.75g 42.16g 50%
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg 50%
Zinc 0.39mg 4.34mg 36%
Selenium 5.4µg 25.4µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.473mg 32%
Protein 3.9g 18.29g 29%
Potassium 167mg 813mg 19%
Calcium 64mg 255mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Folate 26µg 87µg 15%
Calories 243kcal 534kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.08mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.985mg 11%
Sodium 239mg 30mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.988g 3.663g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 78.7mg 7%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 4.3µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 7.527g 7%
Fructose 2.85g 0g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.161mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.31mg 3%
Carbs 34.83g 28.88g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 1.58g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.957mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Flax seeds
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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds 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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.