Pumpkin pie vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pumpkin pie and yellow cake?
- Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, yet yellow cake is richer in vitamin E, iron, vitamin K, and phosphorus.
- Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 68% higher.
- Pumpkin pie contains less saturated fat.
We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +311.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +492.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +90.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 448µg | 7µg | 49% |
| Vitamin E | 0.76mg | 4.5mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.77g | 4.728g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 1.988g | 5.793g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.35µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 2.03mg | 14% |
| Fats | 9.75g | 17.75g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.043mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 25.1µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 81mg | 138mg | 8% |
| Calories | 243kcal | 379kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.6g | 7.214g | 7% |
| Carbs | 34.83g | 55.36g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 0.165mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 17.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 310mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.85g | 0.62g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.107mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 5.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 3.16g | 1% |
| Starch | 10.73g | 8.55g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Folate | 26µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 187mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.03g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.88g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.227mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| 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 - ALA | 0.474g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.77 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
8.55 g
Sucrose:
36.51 g
Glucose:
1.29 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0.59 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +25.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +193% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +359.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +239% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +352.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +292.6% |
