Corn vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between corn and pumpkins
- Corn has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B1, while pumpkins have more vitamin A.
- Pumpkins' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 110% higher.
- Pumpkins contain 5 times less choline than corn. Corn contains 29.1mg of choline, while pumpkins contain 6.2mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +307.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +294% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +369.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +373.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2042.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +328.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4055.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14975% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 288µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg | 0.201mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.683mg | 0.413mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.044mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.031mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.98g | 4.9g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.41g | 0.72g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.004g | 4% |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 6.2mg | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Calories | 96kcal | 20kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.5g | 0.07g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.374g | 0.009g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.58g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Potassium | 218mg | 230mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.54g | 2.08g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.069mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.191mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.091mg | 0.011mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (52)
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.
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.