Carrot vs Pumpkin - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between Carrot and Pumpkin?
- Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Pumpkin is richer in Copper, and Iron.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 45% higher.
- Carrot has 12 times more Vitamin K than Pumpkin. Carrot has 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while Pumpkin has 1.1µg.
- Pumpkin contains less Sugar.
We used Carrots, raw and Pumpkin, raw types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains
more
Calcium
+57.1%
Contains
more
Iron
+166.7%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+25.7%
Contains
less
Sodium
-98.6%
Contains
more
Zinc
+33.3%
Contains
more
Copper
+182.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 340
Contains
more
Calcium
+57.1%
Contains
more
Iron
+166.7%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+25.7%
Contains
less
Sodium
-98.6%
Contains
more
Zinc
+33.3%
Contains
more
Copper
+182.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 340
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
:
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+96.2%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+32%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+63.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+126.2%
Contains
more
Folate
+18.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin K
+1100%
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+60.6%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+52.5%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+89.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+96.2%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+32%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+63.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+126.2%
Contains
more
Folate
+18.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin K
+1100%
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+60.6%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+52.5%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+89.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Fats
+140%
Contains
more
Carbs
+47.4%
Contains
more
Other
+20%
Equal in Protein - 1
Equal in Water - 91.6
Contains
more
Fats
+140%
Contains
more
Carbs
+47.4%
Contains
more
Other
+20%
Equal in Protein - 1
Equal in Water - 91.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-28.8%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+2240%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.013
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-28.8%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+2240%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.013
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in glycemic index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 6g |
|
| Protein | 0.93g | 1g |
|
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.1g |
|
| Carbs | 9.58g | 6.5g |
|
| Calories | 41kcal | 26kcal |
|
| Starch | 1.43g |
|
|
| Fructose | 0.55g |
|
|
| Sugar | 4.74g | 2.76g |
|
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.5g |
|
| Calcium | 33mg | 21mg |
|
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.8mg |
|
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 44mg |
|
| Potassium | 320mg | 340mg |
|
| Sodium | 69mg | 1mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.32mg |
|
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.127mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 8513IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 835µg | 426µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 1.06mg |
|
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 9mg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.05mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.11mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.6mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.298mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.061mg |
|
| Folate | 19µg | 16µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 1.1µg |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.029mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.031mg |
|
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.046mg |
|
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.054mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.011mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.032mg |
|
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.035mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.016mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.052g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.013g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.005g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low glycemic index diet |
|
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.