How many calories are in a slice of pumpkin pie?
USDA numbers for a slice of store-bought pumpkin pie, with the sugar, the macro split and how toppings change the total.
Next to pecan, pumpkin is the lighter pie: USDA lists commercially prepared pumpkin pie at 243 calories per 100 g, against 407 for pecan pie. What people get wrong is the size, because a generous holiday wedge with whipped cream or ice cream can be well past the 133 g slice in the data.
Calories in pumpkin pie per 100 g
According to USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy entry “Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared”), 100 g of pumpkin pie contains 243 calories (1,017 kJ), 3.9 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 9.8 g of fat.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 243 |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,017 kJ |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 19 g |
| Total fat | 9.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 239 mg |
| Cholesterol | 26 mg |
| Potassium | 167 mg |
| Calcium | 64 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
Calories per serving
Per-100 g numbers are only useful once you know your portion. Typical servings of pumpkin pie:
| Serving | Calories | kJ | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (133 g) | 323 | 1,352 | 5.2 g | 46 g | 13 g |
Macro breakdown
By energy, pumpkin pie is about 57% carbohydrate, 6% protein and 36% fat (using 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat).
Most of the carbohydrate in pumpkin pie is sugar, about 25 g in a 133 g slice, while protein is only about 5.2 g, so a slice works as dessert rather than as a filling food. Saturated fat is modest for a pie at about 2.6 g per slice, 13% of the FDA's 20 g Daily Value.
How pumpkin pie compares with similar foods
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple pie | 237 | 1.9 g | 34 g | 11 g |
| Maple syrup | 260 | 0 g | 67 g | 0.1 g |
| Cherry pie | 260 | 2 g | 40 g | 11 g |
| Honey | 304 | 0.3 g | 82 g | 0 g |
| Marshmallows | 318 | 1.8 g | 81 g | 0.2 g |
Is pumpkin pie good for weight loss?
Per 100 g, pumpkin pie (243 calories) sits close to apple pie (237) and far below pecan pie (407), so choosing pumpkin over pecan saves about 218 calories at the same 133 g slice. It also has less fat per 100 g than apple, cherry or pecan pie. With only about 5.2 g of protein and 2.4 g of fiber per slice, though, it will not hold you for long. A 1/2 cup serving of vanilla ice cream adds about 137 calories, so pick one topping or skip it. If you want a second taste, cut a half slice (about 162 calories) rather than a full one.
How to log pumpkin pie in Cal.AI
Search "pumpkin pie" in Cal.AI and log 1 slice (133 g, about 323 calories), or take a photo with Scan Food and use Fix Results to adjust the portion if your slice is bigger or smaller. A common mistake is logging the pie and forgetting the topping, so add whipped cream or ice cream as its own item.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a slice of pumpkin pie?
A 133 g slice of commercially prepared pumpkin pie has about 323 calories according to USDA data, with about 5.2 g of protein, 46 g of carbohydrate and 13 g of fat. That is before toppings: a 1/2 cup serving of vanilla ice cream adds about 137 calories. Homemade pies vary with the crust and filling, so weigh your slice when you can.
Is pumpkin pie lower in calories than pecan pie?
Yes, by a wide margin. USDA lists pumpkin pie at 243 calories per 100 g and pecan pie at 407, so at the same 133 g slice, pumpkin is about 323 calories and pecan about 541. Pumpkin pie also has less fat and less sugar per slice. Apple pie is close to pumpkin, at 237 calories per 100 g.
How much sugar is in pumpkin pie?
USDA lists about 19 g of total sugars per 100 g of commercial pumpkin pie, so a 133 g slice has about 25 g. The entry does not separate added from natural sugar, but for scale the FDA Daily Value for added sugars is 50 g, and the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines advise no more than 10 g of added sugars in one meal.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared” (FDC ID 172787). FoodData Central
- U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. Dietary Guidelines 2025–2030
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels. FDA
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