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Garden asparagus vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden asparagus and Pumpkin leaves different?

  • Garden asparagus is higher in Copper, however, Pumpkin leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.

Asparagus, raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw are the varieties used 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 less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Manganese +124.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Manganese +124.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.22

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 B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.128
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.92
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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 B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.128
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +113.8%
Equal in Water - 92.88
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 Carbs +66.5%
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +113.8%
Equal in Water - 92.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 2.33g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 2.2g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.12g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 3.88g 2.33g Garden asparagus
Calories 20kcal 19kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 39mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.14mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 14mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 52mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 202mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 2mg 11mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.2mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.133mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.355mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 2.3µg 0.9µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.094mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.92mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.042mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 52µg 36µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.084mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.128mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.104mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.031mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.115mg 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.049mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.207g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.022g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus 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
29%
Garden asparagus
25%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.