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Pumpkin pie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin pie and Shortbread different?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, while Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A 50% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were used 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.
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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +392.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.3%
Contains more IronIron +231.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +343300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1299.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.1%
~equal in Other ~1.03g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.4%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +950%
Contains more FructoseFructose +850%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +277.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +125.7%

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 Shortbread
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 Shortbread Opinion
Calories 243kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 3.9g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 9.75g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 33.03g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 34.83g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Calcium 64mg 13mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 88mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 18.88g 21.65g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Starch 10.73g 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 81mg 66mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 353mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 1IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 5.4µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.321mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pumpkin pie
Choline 37.5mg 0.9mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 8.105g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g 0.3g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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