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Quinoa vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Quinoa and Pumpkin pie

  • Quinoa has more Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 50% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa has 5 times more Magnesium than Pumpkin pie. While Quinoa has 64mg of Magnesium, Pumpkin pie has only 14mg.
  • Quinoa has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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 Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +179.5%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Contains more Manganese +178%
Contains more Calcium +276.5%
Contains more Selenium +92.9%
Equal in Potassium - 167
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +179.5%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Contains more Manganese +178%
Contains more Calcium +276.5%
Contains more Selenium +92.9%
Equal in Potassium - 167

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.
Quinoa
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +68580%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +68580%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Fats +407.8%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Other +46.8%
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Fats +407.8%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Other +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +771.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.2%
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +771.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +64.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 17.63 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +64.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa Pumpkin pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 33.03g Pumpkin pie
Protein 4.4g 3.9g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 9.75g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 21.3g 34.83g Pumpkin pie
Calories 120kcal 243kcal Pumpkin pie
Starch 17.63g 10.73g Quinoa
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 0.87g 18.88g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 1.49mg 0.9mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 14mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 81mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 167mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 239mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.39mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.148mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.227mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 5IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.124mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.107mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.063mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 26µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 0µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.048mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.261mg 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.239mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.175mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.127mg 0.088mg Quinoa
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 1.988g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 4.6g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 1.77g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Quinoa Pumpkin pie
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
11%
Quinoa
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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