Broccoli vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broccoli and pumpkins
- Broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, fiber, manganese, and phosphorus, while pumpkins have more vitamin A.
- Pumpkins cover your daily need for vitamin A, 103% more than broccoli.
- Broccoli contains 127 times more vitamin K than pumpkins. While broccoli contains 101.6µg of vitamin K, pumpkins contain only 0.8µg.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of pumpkins is 52.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, 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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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 | +1797.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +829% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +291.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +428.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.3% |
~equal in
Water
~93.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +850% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.037g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 4.7mg | 94% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0.8µg | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 288µg | 29% |
| Folate | 63µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.044mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.201mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 0.72g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 230mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 6.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.413mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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
59%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)