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Table salt vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between table salt and pumpkin pie

  • Table salt has less vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin K, selenium, and vitamin B2 than pumpkin pie.
  • Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1675% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pumpkin pie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1987.5%
Contains more IronIron +172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +393.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5300%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +8731.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25095%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 239mg 1675%
Vitamin A 0µg 448µg 50%
Fats 0g 9.75g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.177mg 15%
Copper 0.03mg 0.148mg 13%
Calories 0kcal 243kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.77g 12%
Carbs 0g 34.83g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.6g 12%
Phosphorus 0mg 81mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.2µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.124mg 10%
Selenium 0.1µg 5.4µg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.988g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.452mg 9%
Protein 0g 3.9g 8%
Folate 0µg 26µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Iron 0.33mg 0.9mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.107mg 7%
Choline 0mg 37.5mg 7%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.227mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.76mg 5%
Potassium 8mg 167mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Calcium 24mg 64mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.39mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 38519mg)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.