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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 B12, 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 49% 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.
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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.159mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.222mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.9µg

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% 206% 15% 3% 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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13107.7%
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%
~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
3% 18% 55% 22%
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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
33% 41% 27%
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
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
18% 76% 3%
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%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 243kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.9g 3.16g Pumpkin pie
Fats 9.75g 17.75g Yellow cake
Net carbs 33.03g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 34.83g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 26mg 16mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 2IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 64mg 32mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 0.9mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 18.88g 39.22g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 10.73g 8.55g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 239mg 310mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 26IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 7µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.227mg 0.222mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.043mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.093mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 0.8mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.165mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 26µg 22µg Pumpkin pie
Trans Fat 1.313g Pumpkin pie
Choline 37.5mg 17.4mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 5.793g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 4.728g Yellow cake
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
Fructose 2.85g 0.62g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Yellow cake
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
37%
Pumpkin pie
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.805g)
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 ($)

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.