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Green bean vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Green bean and Pumpkin?

  • Green bean is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin C, yet Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Green bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% higher.
  • Green bean has 4 times more Folate than Pumpkin. Green bean has 33µg of Folate, while Pumpkin has 9µg.

We used Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Green bean
Green bean
5
:
3
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Manganese +220.2%
Contains more Potassium +57.5%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 30
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Pumpkin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Manganese +220.2%
Contains more Potassium +57.5%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 30
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Green bean
Green bean
7
:
3
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Vitamin C +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5887.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +809.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.6%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Pumpkin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5887.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +809.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
4
:
1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Equal in Water - 93.69
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Pumpkin
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
2
:
1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Pumpkin
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 3.8g Green bean
Protein 1.89g 0.72g Green bean
Fats 0.28g 0.07g Green bean
Carbs 7.88g 4.9g Green bean
Calories 35kcal 20kcal Green bean
Sugar 3.63g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 3.2g 1.1g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 15mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 0.57mg Green bean
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Green bean
Phosphorus 29mg 30mg Pumpkin
Potassium 146mg 230mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.25mg 0.23mg Green bean
Copper 0.057mg 0.091mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.285mg 0.089mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 633IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9.7mg 4.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.031mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.078mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.413mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.044mg Green bean
Folate 33µg 9µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg 0.8µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.009mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg 0.021mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.023mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg 0.034mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg 0.039mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg 0.008mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.023mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg 0.025mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg 0.011mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.009g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.004g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Green bean Pumpkin
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
24%
Green bean
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.