Banana vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between bananas and pumpkins
- Bananas have more vitamin B6, manganese, and fiber, while pumpkins have more vitamin A.
- Pumpkins cover your daily need for vitamin A 32% more than bananas.
- Bananas contain 8 times more Vitamin B6 than pumpkins. While bananas contain 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, pumpkins contain only 0.044mg.
- The amount of sugar in pumpkins is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +203.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +734.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8892.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +371.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +366.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +255.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1725% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 4.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 3.8g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 4.9g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 230mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 12.23g | 2.08g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.23mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 5755IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.031mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg | 6.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.009g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.004g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.023mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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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
15%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.
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.