Pumpkin vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pumpkin and Cucumber different?
- Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin E , while Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
- Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 31% more than Cucumber.
- Pumpkin contains 27 times more Vitamin E than Cucumber. Pumpkin contains 0.8mg of Vitamin E , while Cucumber contains 0.03mg.
Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cucumber, with peel, raw 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.
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Iron
+103.6%
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Phosphorus
+25%
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Potassium
+56.5%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+15%
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Copper
+122%
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Manganese
+12.7%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Calcium - 16
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Iron
+103.6%
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Phosphorus
+25%
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Potassium
+56.5%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+15%
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Copper
+122%
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Manganese
+12.7%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Calcium - 16
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.
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Vitamin A
+5381%
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Vitamin E
+2566.7%
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Vitamin C
+67.9%
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Vitamin B1
+14.8%
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Vitamin B2
+136.4%
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Vitamin B3
+321.4%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B5
+28.9%
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Vitamin K
+1950%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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Vitamin A
+5381%
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Vitamin E
+2566.7%
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Vitamin C
+67.9%
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Vitamin B1
+14.8%
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Vitamin B2
+136.4%
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Vitamin B3
+321.4%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B5
+28.9%
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Vitamin K
+1950%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.8%
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Carbs
+35%
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+63.2%
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Fats
+57.1%
Equal in Protein - 0.65
Equal in Water - 95.23
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Protein
+10.8%
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Carbs
+35%
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+63.2%
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+57.1%
Equal in Protein - 0.65
Equal in Water - 95.23
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+80%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
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Monounsaturated Fat
+80%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.8g | 3.13g | |
Protein | 0.72g | 0.65g | |
Fats | 0.07g | 0.11g | |
Carbs | 4.9g | 3.63g | |
Calories | 20kcal | 15kcal | |
Starch | 0.83g | ||
Fructose | 0.87g | ||
Sugar | 2.08g | 1.67g | |
Fiber | 1.1g | 0.5g | |
Calcium | 15mg | 16mg | |
Iron | 0.57mg | 0.28mg | |
Magnesium | 9mg | 13mg | |
Phosphorus | 30mg | 24mg | |
Potassium | 230mg | 147mg | |
Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.2mg | |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.041mg | |
Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.079mg | |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | |
Vitamin A | 5755IU | 105IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 288µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.03mg | |
Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 2.8mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.027mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.033mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 0.098mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.259mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.04mg | |
Folate | 9µg | 7µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 16.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | |
Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.019mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.021mg | |
Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.029mg | |
Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.029mg | |
Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.006mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.019mg | |
Valine | 0.025mg | 0.022mg | |
Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.01mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.037g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.009g | 0.005g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.032g |
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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
37%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.037 g)
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.