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Pumpkin leaves vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin leaves and Chinese broccoli?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 21% more.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves contain 0.207mg of Vitamin B6, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.07mg.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types 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 +296.4%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.7%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Copper +118%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +296.4%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.7%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Copper +118%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%

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 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.6%
Contains more Folate +175%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.6%
Contains more Folate +175%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +176.3%
Contains more Other +57%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Equal in Water - 93.54
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +176.3%
Contains more Other +57%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.05
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.05

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 1.31g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 1.14g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 2.33g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 19kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 39mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 2.22mg 0.56mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 41mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 261mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.2mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.133mg 0.061mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.264mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1942IU 1638IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 82µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 11mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.437mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.07mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
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 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.05g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Chinese 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.