Tag: Healthier pie

According to USDA data, a single slice of store-bought pumpkin pie can contain over 300 calories, but the pie's star ingredient, pumpkin, is packed with nutrients. While no dessert is a health food, it's worth examining what makes pumpkin pie a better choice than some other holiday indulgences and how to enjoy it mindfully.

According to a NielsenIQ survey, 57% of consumers prefer pumpkin pie over apple pie for Thanksgiving, but when it comes to sugar content, personal preference isn't the only factor. The nutritional differences between these two holiday classics might surprise you, and the answer to which has more sugar isn't always clear-cut.

According to a comparison by the National Institute of Health and Care Advancement (NIHCA), a typical pumpkin pie slice has fewer calories and less saturated fat than an average apple pie slice. This finding directly addresses the common seasonal question: what's healthier, pumpkin pie or apple pie?