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Pumpkin pie vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin pie and Taco different?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 48% more than Taco.
  • Pumpkin pie contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. Pumpkin pie contains 0.177mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco contains 0.05mg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in Sodium.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Copper +92.2%
Contains more Calcium +39.1%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains more Zinc +348.7%
Contains more Selenium +70.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Copper +92.2%
Contains more Calcium +39.1%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains more Zinc +348.7%
Contains more Selenium +70.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.249

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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +2521.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +2521.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +75.5%
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Fats +30.3%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +38.9%
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +75.5%
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Fats +30.3%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2225%
Contains more Glucose +1790%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +37.7%
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
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2225%
Contains more Glucose +1790%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +37.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Taco Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 15.95g Pumpkin pie
Protein 3.9g 8.86g Taco
Fats 9.75g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 34.83g 19.85g Pumpkin pie
Calories 243kcal 226kcal Pumpkin pie
Starch 10.73g 14.78g Taco
Fructose 2.85g 0.3g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 64mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.9mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 14mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 81mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 167mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 239mg 397mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.148mg 0.077mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 5.4µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 3434IU 131IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 20µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.6mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.05mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.06mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 26µg 19µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 13.2µg 15.3µg Taco
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
Cholesterol 26mg 28mg Pumpkin pie
Trans Fat 0.467g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 4.384g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 4.411g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Pumpkin pie
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.