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Onion vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Onion and Pumpkin

  • Onion has more Vitamin B6, however, Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin E.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily Vitamin A needs 32% more than Onion.
  • Pumpkin contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Onion. Onion contains 0.12mg of Vitamin B6, while Pumpkin contains 0.044mg.
  • Pumpkin has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, raw 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.
Onion
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 20% 21% 30% 6.3% 13% 0.13% 12% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.5%
Contains more IronIron +171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~30mg

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.
Onion
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 345% 16% 0% 7.8% 18% 7.7% 12% 10% 0% 2% 6.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +287650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~6.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.8%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.6%
Contains more OtherOther +77.1%
~equal in Water ~93.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Pumpkin Opinion
Calories 40kcal 20kcal Onion
Protein 1.1g 0.72g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 4.7mg Onion
Net carbs 7.64g 3.8g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 4.9g Onion
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Onion
Calcium 23mg 15mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 230mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.21mg 0.57mg Pumpkin
Sugar 4.24g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0.091mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.17mg 0.23mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 29mg 30mg Pumpkin
Sodium 4mg 1mg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 2IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.129mg 0.089mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.031mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.413mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.044mg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.8µg Pumpkin
Folate 19µg 9µg Onion
Choline 6.1mg 6.2mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.009g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.004g Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.009mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg 0.021mg
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.025mg 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Methionine 0.002mg 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.023mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.014mg 0.011mg Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Pumpkin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Onion
34%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 ($0.2)
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.

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.