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Liver vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Liver and Pumpkin

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3 in Liver is higher than in Pumpkin.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 778% more than Pumpkin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pumpkin, 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.
Liver
7
:
Contains more Iron +2140%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.7%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Copper +399.2%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +22400%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Potassium +126.7%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Iron +2140%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.7%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Copper +399.2%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +22400%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Potassium +126.7%
Contains less Sodium -98%

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.
Liver
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1896.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1305.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1502%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.4%
Contains more Folate +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1896.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1305.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1502%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.4%
Contains more Folate +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
:
Contains more Protein +2502%
Contains more Fats +4300%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Water +42.4%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +2502%
Contains more Fats +4300%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Water +42.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4746.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4746.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 26.02g 1g Liver
Fats 4.4g 0.1g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 165kcal 26kcal Liver
Sugar 2.76g Liver
Fiber 0g 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 10mg 21mg Pumpkin
Iron 17.92mg 0.8mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Liver
Phosphorus 241mg 44mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 49mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 6.72mg 0.32mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.127mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.125mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 0.3µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 8513IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 426µg Liver
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 23.6mg 9mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.05mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.11mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.6mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.298mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.061mg Liver
Folate 163µg 16µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.012mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.029mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.031mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.046mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.054mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.011mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.032mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.035mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.016mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.052g Pumpkin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 0.013g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.005g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
397%
Liver
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.358g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.