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Pumpkin leaves vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Butterbur

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Pumpkin leaves is 27% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 32 times more Vitamin A RAE than Butterbur. Pumpkin leaves contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Butterbur contains 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin leaves, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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 Iron +2120%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +766.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +2120%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +766.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 +3784%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.4%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3784%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +707.7%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Equal in Water - 94.5
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +707.7%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Equal in Water - 94.5

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 3.15g 0.39g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.04g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 3.61g Butterbur
Calories 19kcal 14kcal Pumpkin leaves
Calcium 39mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 2.22mg 0.1mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 12mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 11mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.2mg 0.16mg Pumpkin leaves
Copper 0.133mg 0.103mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.274mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1942IU 50IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 3µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.02mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.02mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.032mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.096mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 10µg Pumpkin leaves
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Butterbur
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.