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Nopales vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nopales and Pumpkin leaves

  • Nopales have more Calcium, while Pumpkin leaves have more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 20% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 4 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin leaves contain 39mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nopales, raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw.

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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 +320.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +28.7%
Contains more Iron +276.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Calcium +320.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +28.7%
Contains more Iron +276.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 B5 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 B5 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Equal in Water - 92.88
Equal in Other - 1.24
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 +42.9%
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Equal in Water - 92.88
Equal in Other - 1.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 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 -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 2.33g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 1.32g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.09g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 3.33g 2.33g Nopales
Calories 16kcal 19kcal Pumpkin leaves
Sugar 1.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 39mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 52mg 38mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 257mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 21mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.25mg 0.2mg Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.457mg 0.355mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 457IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 9.3mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.042mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 3µg 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.04mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.077mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.059mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.015mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.059mg 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.025mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.207g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.022g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
25%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
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 ($)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.