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Chinese broccoli vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese broccoli and Pumpkin leaves?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Calcium, however, Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 21% more.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 3 times less Folate than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 99µg of Folate, while Pumpkin leaves contain 36µg.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Pumpkin leaves, raw 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 Calcium +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +296.4%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.7%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Copper +118%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Calcium +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +296.4%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.7%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Copper +118%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.6%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.094
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.6%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.094

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Protein +176.3%
Contains more Other +57%
Equal in Water - 92.88
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Protein +176.3%
Contains more Other +57%
Equal in Water - 92.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.052
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.052

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 2.33g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 1.14g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.72g 0.4g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 2.33g Chinese broccoli
Calories 22kcal 19kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 39mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 41mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 261mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 7mg 11mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.2mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.264mg 0.355mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 11mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.094mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.128mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.042mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 99µg 36µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.207g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.022g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Pumpkin leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
25%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.