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Borage vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Borage and Pumpkin?

  • Borage is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Borage has 7 times more Vitamin C than Pumpkin. Borage has 35mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin has 4.7mg.

We used Borage, raw 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.
Borage
8
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Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +478.9%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +292.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +478.9%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +292.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +15%

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.
Borage
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
3
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Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +132.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Equal in Water - 93.69
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
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 +150%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +132.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2244.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2244.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 1.8g 0.72g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.07g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 4.9g Pumpkin
Calories 21kcal 20kcal Borage
Sugar 2.08g Borage
Fiber 1.1g Pumpkin
Calcium 93mg 15mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.57mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 9mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 30mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 230mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.2mg 0.23mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.13mg 0.091mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.089mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 35mg 4.7mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.031mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.078mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.413mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.044mg Borage
Folate 13µg 9µg Borage
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.009mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.009g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.004g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
39%
Borage
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.