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Borage vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Borage and Pumpkin leaves

  • Borage has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, and Calcium, while Pumpkin leaves has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 2 times less Calcium than Borage. Borage contains 93mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin leaves contain 39mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Borage, 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.
Borage
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 28% 41% 124% 43% 5.5% 23% 10% 46% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
~equal in Potassium ~436mg
~equal in Copper ~0.133mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.2mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.355mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.92mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.042mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 FatsFats +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
~equal in Water ~92.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
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35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +305.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.5%

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 leaves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Calories 21kcal 19kcal Borage
Protein 1.8g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.7g 0.4g Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 11mg Borage
Net carbs 3.06g 2.33g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 2.33g Borage
Magnesium 52mg 38mg Borage
Calcium 93mg 39mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 436mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 2.22mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.2mg
Phosphorus 53mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 80mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 4200IU 1942IU Borage
Vitamin A 210µg 97µg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.355mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.128mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.042mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 13µg 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.207g Borage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.052g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.022g Borage
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Pumpkin leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Borage
23%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 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.