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Pumpkin leaves vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Chicory different?

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Potassium than Chicory.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Pumpkin leaves is 25% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 97 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicory. While Pumpkin leaves contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chicory contains only 1µg.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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 Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +160.8%
Contains more Manganese +255%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
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 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +160.8%
Contains more Manganese +255%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%

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 +6596.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Equal in Folate - 37
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% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6596.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Equal in Folate - 37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +158.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Equal in Water - 94.52
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: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +158.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 0.9g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 0.9g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 4g Chicory
Calories 19kcal 17kcal Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 39mg 19mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.24mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 10mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 26mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 211mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.2mg 0.16mg Pumpkin leaves
Copper 0.133mg 0.051mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.1mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 29IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 1µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 2.8mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.062mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.027mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.16mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.042mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 37µg Chicory
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.016mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.025mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.039mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.035mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.005mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.022mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.015mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.002g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Chicory
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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
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 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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.