Carrot vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between carrots and pumpkin?
- Carrots are richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet pumpkin is richer in copper and iron.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 45% higher.
- Carrots have 12 times more vitamin K than pumpkin. Carrots have 13.2µg of vitamin K, while pumpkin has 1.1µg.
- Pumpkin contains less sugar.
- Carrots have a lower glycemic index than pumpkin.
We used Carrots, raw and Pumpkin, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 AVitamin A | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +140% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
~equal in
Protein
~1g
~equal in
Water
~91.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2240% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.013g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 426µg | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 1.1µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.127mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.061mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 1.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 26kcal | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.005g | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.125mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 340mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 8.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.016mg | 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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
16%
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 - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.