Carrot vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Carrot and Pumpkin?
- Carrot is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Pumpkin is higher in Copper.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 61% more.
- Carrot has 17 times more Vitamin K than Pumpkin. While Carrot has 13.2µg of Vitamin K, Pumpkin has only 0.8µg.
- The amount of Sugar in Pumpkin is lower.
We used Carrots, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.8% |
~equal in
Water
~93.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +55.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2825% |
~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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 4.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 3.8g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 4.9g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 230mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 2.08g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.23mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 5755IU |
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 6.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.037g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.009g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.004g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.023mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g |
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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
91%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.037 g)