Parsley vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsley and pumpkin leaves
- Parsley is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, folate, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet pumpkin leaves are higher in vitamin B6, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin C needs 136% more than pumpkin leaves.
- Parsley contains 10 times more vitamin B5 than pumpkin leaves. While parsley contains 0.4mg of vitamin B5, pumpkin leaves contain only 0.042mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +253.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +435% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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 | +1109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +852.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +322.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.4% |
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Protein
~3.15g
~equal in
Water
~92.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.207 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.022 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +467.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +463.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1367% | |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 11mg | 136% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 2.22mg | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 97µg | 36% |
| Folate | 152µg | 36µg | 29% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Calcium | 138mg | 39mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.207mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.355mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 104mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 436mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.128mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.92mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.052g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.022g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 2.33g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 3.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.207g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.05mg | 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
379%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)