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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, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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%
Contains more IronIron +231.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +392.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +343300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +4066.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1299.7%
~equal in Other ~1.13g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +277.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +125.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +950%
Contains more FructoseFructose +850%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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
Calories 514kcal 243kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 3.9g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 9.75g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 33.03g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 34.83g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Calcium 13mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 88mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.98mg 0.9mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 18.88g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 10.73g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 81mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 353mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 1IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 0µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.76mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.393mg 0.227mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 5.4µg Shortbread
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 11µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 81µg 26µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pumpkin pie
Choline 0.9mg 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.6g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.77g Shortbread
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 0.3g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Pumpkin pie
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
30%
Shortbread
37%
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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