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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, vitamin B1, and copper, while taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, and selenium.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need for vitamin A, 66% 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.
  • Pumpkin pie has a higher glycemic index (59) than taco (39).

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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +32.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +348.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

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
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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 CarbsCarbs +75.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.2%
Contains more FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.411g

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
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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 SucroseSucrose +2225%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1790%
Contains more FructoseFructose +850%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +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 Cholesterol 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 Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 20µg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.93µg 24%
Phosphorus 81mg 178mg 14%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.75mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.05mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.988g 4.384g 11%
Protein 3.9g 8.86g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 9%
Copper 0.148mg 0.077mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.042g 8%
Sodium 239mg 397mg 7%
Selenium 5.4µg 9.2µg 7%
Carbs 34.83g 19.85g 5%
Fats 9.75g 12.7g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.06mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 1.19mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.65mg 3%
Calcium 64mg 89mg 3%
Fructose 2.85g 0.3g 3%
Folate 26µg 19µg 2%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 15.3µg 2%
Starch 10.73g 14.78g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.09mg 2%
Choline 37.5mg 32mg 1%
Calories 243kcal 226kcal 1%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.249mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.6mg 1%
Potassium 167mg 209mg 1%
Cholesterol 26mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 33.03g 15.95g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 4.411g 0%
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 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Taco
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
22%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
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.

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