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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 for 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% 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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 8.326g 44%
Saturated fat 1.988g 8.105g 28%
Iron 0.9mg 2.98mg 26%
Fats 9.75g 26.22g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.314mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.353mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Calories 243kcal 514kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.275mg 14%
Folate 26µg 81µg 14%
Starch 10.73g 40.47g 12%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 2.44mg 11%
Carbs 34.83g 63.78g 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.393mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 0.9mg 7%
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg 6%
Sodium 239mg 353mg 5%
Calcium 64mg 13mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 6.708g 5%
Fructose 2.85g 0.3g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.321mg 3%
Protein 3.9g 5.37g 3%
Phosphorus 81mg 66mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g 2%
Potassium 167mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.071mg 1%
Selenium 5.4µg 6.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 62.48g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

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
32%
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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