Nopales vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Nopales and Pumpkin?
- Nopales are richer in Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, yet Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 29% higher.
- Nopales have 11 times more Calcium than Pumpkin. Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin has 15mg.
We used Nopales, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+993.3%
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Magnesium
+477.8%
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Potassium
+11.7%
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Manganese
+413.5%
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Selenium
+250%
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Phosphorus
+87.5%
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Sodium
-95.2%
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Copper
+75%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
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Calcium
+993.3%
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Magnesium
+477.8%
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Potassium
+11.7%
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Manganese
+413.5%
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Selenium
+250%
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Phosphorus
+87.5%
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Sodium
-95.2%
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Copper
+75%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
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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Vitamin C
+97.9%
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Vitamin B6
+59.1%
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Vitamin K
+562.5%
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Vitamin A
+1159.3%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+158.3%
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Vitamin B2
+90.2%
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Vitamin B5
+20.4%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.413
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Vitamin C
+97.9%
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Vitamin B6
+59.1%
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Vitamin K
+562.5%
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Vitamin A
+1159.3%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+158.3%
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Vitamin B2
+90.2%
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Vitamin B5
+20.4%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.413
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+83.3%
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Fats
+28.6%
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+83.9%
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Carbs
+47.1%
Equal in Water - 93.69
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Protein
+83.3%
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Fats
+28.6%
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+83.9%
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Carbs
+47.1%
Equal in Water - 93.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1150%
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1150%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.13g | 3.8g |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.07g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 4.9g |
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| Calories | 16kcal | 20kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.15g | 2.08g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 164mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 230mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 457IU | 5755IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 23µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 4.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.044mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.023mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.011mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.009g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.004g |
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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
10%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)