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Celeriac vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between celeriac and pumpkin

  • Celeriac has more vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber, while pumpkin has more vitamin A and copper.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need for vitamin A, 170% more than celeriac.
  • Celeriac contains 100 times more sodium than pumpkin. While celeriac contains 100mg of sodium, pumpkin contains only 1mg.
  • Celeriac has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of celeriac is 35, while the glycemic index of pumpkin is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Celeriac, raw and Pumpkin, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Zinc ~0.32mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3627.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Water ~91.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 20% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.148 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +346.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2860%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Pumpkin DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 426µg 47%
Vitamin K 41µg 1.1µg 33%
Phosphorus 115mg 44mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.061mg 8%
Copper 0.07mg 0.127mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.06mg 5%
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g 5%
Sodium 100mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.11mg 4%
Calcium 43mg 21mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Folate 8µg 16µg 2%
Protein 1.5g 1g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.125mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.298mg 1%
Calories 42kcal 26kcal 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 0.005g 1%
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg 1%
Potassium 300mg 340mg 1%
Carbs 9.2g 6.5g 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 9mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 7.4g 6g N/A
Sugar 1.6g 2.76g N/A
Zinc 0.33mg 0.32mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.079g 0.052g 0%
Choline 9mg 8.2mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.013g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.054mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celeriac Pumpkin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Celeriac
23%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac
Celeriac is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.