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Sugar vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar and Pumpkin pie

  • Sugar contains less Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Iron, and Manganese than Pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 50% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sugar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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 less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +6300%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8250%
Contains more Zinc +3800%
Contains more Copper +2014.3%
Contains more Manganese +5575%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +6300%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8250%
Contains more Zinc +3800%
Contains more Copper +2014.3%
Contains more Manganese +5575%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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.
Sugar
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +552.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +552.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +187.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +251850%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +187.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +251850%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +973.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 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 Sucrose +973.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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.
Sugar Pumpkin pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 33.03g Sugar
Protein 0g 3.9g Pumpkin pie
Fats 0g 9.75g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 99.98g 34.83g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 243kcal Sugar
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 0g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 99.8g 18.88g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 0g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 1mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.05mg 0.9mg Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 0mg 81mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 2mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 1mg 239mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.39mg Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.007mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.004mg 0.227mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 0.6µg 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 0IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.124mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.107mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 0µg 26µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 0µg 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 Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.988g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.6g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.77g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.988g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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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