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Pumpkin leaves vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Beetroot different?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Beetroot is higher in Folate.
  • Beetroot covers your daily need of Folate 18% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 49 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beetroot. Pumpkin leaves contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beetroot contains 2µg.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Beets, raw types were 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 Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +177.5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Equal in Manganese - 0.329
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +177.5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Equal in Manganese - 0.329

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5784.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Folate +202.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5784.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Folate +202.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +310.3%
Equal in Water - 87.58
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +310.3%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 3.15g 1.61g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.17g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 19kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 39mg 16mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.8mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 40mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 325mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 78mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.133mg 0.075mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.329mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 33IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 2µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 11mg 4.9mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.031mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.334mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.067mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.019mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.047mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.048mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.068mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.058mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.018mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.046mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.056mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.021mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.032g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Beetroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.