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Pumpkin pie vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pumpkin pie and taro

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin K, yet taro is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin pie is 67% higher.
  • Taro contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Taro, raw.

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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 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.8%
Contains more IronIron +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +671.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~84mg

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 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +396%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1220%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +349.2%

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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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160%
Contains more FatsFats +4775%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%
Contains more WaterWater +40.2%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2032.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Taro DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 4µg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.283mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Fats 9.75g 0.2g 15%
Potassium 167mg 591mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.083g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0.016g 11%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 2.38mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1µg 10%
Sodium 239mg 11mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.988g 0.041g 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 4.1g 9%
Selenium 5.4µg 0.7µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.025mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.095mg 7%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.383mg 7%
Calories 243kcal 112kcal 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 33mg 5%
Protein 3.9g 1.5g 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Iron 0.9mg 0.55mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Choline 37.5mg 17.3mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.303mg 3%
Copper 0.148mg 0.172mg 3%
Carbs 34.83g 26.46g 3%
Calcium 64mg 43mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.23mg 1%
Folate 26µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 22.36g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 0.4g N/A
Phosphorus 81mg 84mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.069mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.111mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.082mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Taro
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
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.