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Nori vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nori and Pumpkin leaves

  • Nori is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Pumpkin leaves are richer in Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Nori is 31% higher.
  • Nori contains 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Pumpkin leaves. Nori contains 0.521mg of Vitamin B5, while Pumpkin leaves contain 0.042mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, 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 +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Copper +98.5%
Contains more Manganese +178.3%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Calcium +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Copper +98.5%
Contains more Manganese +178.3%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
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.
Nori
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Contains more Vitamin A +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1140.5%
Contains more Folate +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 A +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1140.5%
Contains more Folate +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.094

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.3%
Contains more Other +204%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Equal in Water - 92.88
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 Protein +84.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.3%
Contains more Other +204%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Equal in Water - 92.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 2.33g Nori
Protein 5.81g 3.15g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 5.11g 2.33g Nori
Calories 35kcal 19kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Calcium 70mg 39mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 2mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 58mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 356mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 48mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 1.05mg 0.2mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.133mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.355mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 5202IU 1942IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 97µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 11mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.094mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.128mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.92mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.042mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 146µg 36µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.041mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.156mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.156mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.318mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.2mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.054mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.171mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.181mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.05mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.207g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.022g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori Pumpkin leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
67%
Nori
25%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.