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Chicory vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicory and Pumpkin

  • Chicory has more Fiber, and Folate, however, Pumpkin has more Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pumpkin is 32% higher.
  • Pumpkin has 4 times less Folate than Chicory. Chicory has 37µg of Folate, while Pumpkin has 9µg.

Food types used in this article are Chicory, witloof, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 20% 21% 30% 6.3% 13% 0.13% 12% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg
~equal in Potassium ~230mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
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 16% 345% 16% 0% 7.8% 18% 7.7% 12% 10% 0% 2% 6.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19744.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.044mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
~equal in Water ~93.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1000%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +350%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicory 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Pumpkin Opinion
Calories 17kcal 20kcal Pumpkin
Protein 0.9g 0.72g Chicory
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Chicory
Vitamin C 2.8mg 4.7mg Pumpkin
Net carbs 0.9g 3.8g Pumpkin
Carbs 4g 4.9g Pumpkin
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Chicory
Calcium 19mg 15mg Chicory
Potassium 211mg 230mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.24mg 0.57mg Pumpkin
Sugar 2.08g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1.1g Chicory
Copper 0.051mg 0.091mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.16mg 0.23mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 26mg 30mg Pumpkin
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 29IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A 1µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.1mg 0.089mg Chicory
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.031mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.413mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.044mg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Folate 37µg 9µg Chicory
Choline 6.2mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.037g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.009g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.004g Chicory
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.009mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.021mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.023mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg 0.034mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.005mg 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.041mg 0.025mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg 0.011mg Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Pumpkin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Chicory
34%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.