Parsley vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parsley and pumpkin different?
- Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and potassium than pumpkin.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1366% higher.
- Parsley contains 15 times more vitamin C than pumpkin. While parsley contains 133mg of vitamin C, pumpkin contains only 9mg.
- Parsley has a lower glycemic index (32) than pumpkin (52).
Parsley, fresh and Pumpkin, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +557.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +675% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +234.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +1377.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +148990.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +690% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175% |
~equal in
Carbs
~6.5g
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Water
~91.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2169.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2380% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1.1µg | 1366% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 9mg | 138% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 0.8mg | 68% |
| Folate | 152µg | 16µg | 34% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 21mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0.5g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 340mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.127mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 1.06mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.125mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.298mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 8.2mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.013g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.005g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 26kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 426µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 6.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.016mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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)