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Cardoon vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cardoon and Pumpkin

  • Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 32% more than Cardoon.
  • Pumpkin contains 170 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon contains 170mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin contains 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cardoon, 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 Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains more Copper +153.8%
Contains more Manganese +187.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains more Copper +153.8%
Contains more Manganese +187.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 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 B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.4%
Equal in Protein - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.69
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.4%
Equal in Protein - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +925%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +925%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 0.7g 0.72g Pumpkin
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Cardoon
Carbs 4.07g 4.9g Pumpkin
Calories 17kcal 20kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.08g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 15mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.57mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 9mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 30mg Pumpkin
Potassium 400mg 230mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.17mg 0.23mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.231mg 0.091mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.089mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 0IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 2mg 4.7mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.413mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.201mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.044mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 9µg Cardoon
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 0.011g 0.037g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.009g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.004g Cardoon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon 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
10%
Cardoon
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.