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Shortbread vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Pumpkin pie different?

  • Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , while Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 50% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Pumpkin pie. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Pumpkin pie contains 1.988g.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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.
Contains more Iron +231.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +231.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +343300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +343300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.1%
Contains more Water +1299.7%
Equal in Other - 1.13
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +37.7%
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.1%
Contains more Water +1299.7%
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +277.2%
Contains more Sucrose +125.7%
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 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 +277.2%
Contains more Sucrose +125.7%
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +850%
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.
Shortbread Pumpkin pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 33.03g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 3.9g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 9.75g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 34.83g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 243kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 10.73g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 21.65g 18.88g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 13mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.98mg 0.9mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 66mg 81mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 88mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 353mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.393mg 0.227mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 5.4µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.76mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.177mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.124mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.107mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.063mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 26µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 11µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
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
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.6g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.77g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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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