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Arrowroot vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arrowroot and Pumpkin leaves

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Pumpkin leaves are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 76% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Arrowroot contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Pumpkin leaves. While Arrowroot contains 0.292mg of Vitamin B5, Pumpkin leaves contain only 0.042mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Pumpkin leaves, 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 Zinc +215%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Manganese +104%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
Equal in Potassium - 436
Equal in Copper - 0.133
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Manganese +104%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
Equal in Potassium - 436
Equal in Copper - 0.133

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +838.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10121.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +838.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10121.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +474.7%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +15%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +474.7%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1200%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 2.33g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 3.15g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 13.39g 2.33g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 19kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 39mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 2.22mg
Magnesium 25mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 98mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 454mg 436mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.63mg 0.2mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.174mg 0.355mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 19IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 1.9mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.094mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.92mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.042mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.207mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 36µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.207g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.022g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot Pumpkin leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Arrowroot
25%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.