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Pumpkin pie vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pumpkin pie and sweet potatoes

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin K, yet sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potatoes is 57% higher.
  • Sweet potatoes contain less saturated fat.
  • Pumpkin pie has a lower glycemic index than sweet potatoes.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 4.7% 65% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.161mg

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 65% 320% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +473.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.71mg

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
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94%
Contains more FatsFats +6400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.2%
Contains more WaterWater +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.5%

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
36% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1823.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

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
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
Starch: 7.05 g
Sucrose: 2.28 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +52.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +307.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +563.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +470%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +228.4%

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 Sweet potato
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 961µg 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.6mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.286mg 17%
Fats 9.75g 0.15g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.497mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.092g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0.002g 11%
Selenium 5.4µg 0.2µg 9%
Sodium 239mg 36mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.988g 0.052g 9%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 2.3µg 9%
Potassium 167mg 475mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.884mg 9%
Calories 243kcal 90kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.107mg 6%
Fiber 1.8g 3.3g 6%
Folate 26µg 6µg 5%
Carbs 34.83g 20.71g 5%
Choline 37.5mg 13.1mg 4%
Phosphorus 81mg 54mg 4%
Protein 3.9g 2.01g 4%
Iron 0.9mg 0.69mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 27mg 3%
Calcium 64mg 38mg 3%
Fructose 2.85g 0.5g 3%
Starch 10.73g 7.05g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.487mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.106mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.148mg 0.161mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.32mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 17.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 6.48g N/A
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.71mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.07mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.037mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.114mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.039mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Sweet potato
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
47%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/nutrients

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

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