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Pumpkin pie vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin pie and Shortcake

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, however, Shortcake has more Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 48% more.
  • Pumpkin pie has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Shortcake. Pumpkin pie has 0.35µg of Vitamin B12, while Shortcake has 0.07µg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.3%
Contains more IronIron +182.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.8%

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4669.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.8%

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +77.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Shortcake Opinion
Calories 243kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 3.9g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 9.75g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 33.03g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 34.83g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 26mg 3mg Shortcake
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Shortcake
Calcium 64mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 167mg 106mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Sugar 18.88g Shortcake
Fiber 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.076mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 239mg 506mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 72IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 18µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 5.4µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.248mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.03mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.07µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 53µg Shortcake
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 3.772g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.154mg 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.297mg 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.192mg 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.249mg 0.115mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.211mg 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.088mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.784g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.