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Pumpkin leaves vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Broccoli different?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 87% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broccoli. Pumpkin leaves contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Broccoli contains 31µg.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Broccoli, 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 Iron +204.1%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +69%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
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 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Iron +204.1%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +69%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%

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 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1264.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.117
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 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1264.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.117

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 89.3
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 3.15g 2.82g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.37g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 19kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 39mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 2.22mg 0.73mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 66mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 316mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 33mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.133mg 0.049mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.21mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1942IU 623IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 31µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 11mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.071mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.117mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.639mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.175mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.033mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.088mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.079mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.129mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.135mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.038mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.117mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.125mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.011g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.