Apricot vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between apricots and pumpkin
- Apricots have more fiber, while pumpkin has more vitamin A, copper, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Pumpkin covers your daily need for vitamin A, 145% more than apricots.
- Apricots contain 4 times more fiber than pumpkin. While apricots contain 2g of fiber, pumpkin contains only 0.5g.
- The amount of sugar in pumpkin is lower.
- Apricots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apricots is 34, while the glycemic index of pumpkin is 52.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, raw and Pumpkin, raw.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +343.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +192.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.1% |
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Water
~91.6g
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Other
~0.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1207.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1440% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 96µg | 426µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.5g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.127mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 1.1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.12g | 6.5g | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 340mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.077mg | 0.125mg | 2% |
| Choline | 2.8mg | 8.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.298mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 1g | 1% |
| Calories | 48kcal | 26kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.89mg | 1.06mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.94g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.24g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.077g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)