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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 for 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% 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% 149% 15% 1.5% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 448µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.77g 44%
Saturated fat 8.105g 1.988g 28%
Iron 2.98mg 0.9mg 26%
Fats 26.22g 9.75g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.124mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.177mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Calories 514kcal 243kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.107mg 14%
Folate 81µg 26µg 14%
Starch 40.47g 10.73g 12%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.76mg 11%
Carbs 63.78g 34.83g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.227mg 7%
Choline 0.9mg 37.5mg 7%
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg 6%
Sodium 353mg 239mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 64mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 4.6g 5%
Fructose 0.3g 2.85g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.452mg 3%
Protein 5.37g 3.9g 3%
Phosphorus 66mg 81mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g 2%
Potassium 88mg 167mg 2%
Vitamin K 11µg 13.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.063mg 1%
Selenium 6.2µg 5.4µg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 18.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 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 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
32%
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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