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Pumpkin pie vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin pie and Swiss cheese?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B1, yet Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 113% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie has 16 times more vitamin B1 than Swiss cheese. Pumpkin pie has 0.177mg of vitamin B1, while Swiss cheese has 0.011mg.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less cholesterol.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin pie.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cheese, swiss 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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.9%
Contains more IronIron +592.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1290.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1020.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +608.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +455.6%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1629.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +842.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +774.3%
~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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2318.8%
Contains more WaterWater +33.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +591.3%
Contains more FatsFats +217.8%
Contains more OtherOther +163.7%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.9%

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 Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 3.06µg 113%
Calcium 64mg 890mg 83%
Saturated fat 1.988g 18.227g 74%
Phosphorus 81mg 574mg 70%
Protein 3.9g 26.96g 46%
Selenium 5.4µg 30µg 45%
Zinc 0.39mg 4.37mg 36%
Fats 9.75g 30.99g 33%
Cholesterol 26mg 93mg 22%
Vitamin A 448µg 288µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.302mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.011mg 14%
Carbs 34.83g 1.44g 11%
Copper 0.148mg 0.047mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.4µg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 0.13mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 8.046g 9%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.026mg 9%
Calories 243kcal 393kcal 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.064mg 7%
Magnesium 14mg 33mg 5%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Choline 37.5mg 15.5mg 4%
Folate 26µg 10µg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 0g 4%
Potassium 167mg 72mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 1.341g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.353mg 2%
Sodium 239mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.071mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 1.44g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.239g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.