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Pumpkin leaves vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Garden asparagus different?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Copper.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 3 times more Magnesium than Garden asparagus. While Pumpkin leaves contain 38mg of Magnesium, Garden asparagus contains only 14mg.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Asparagus, 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 +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Manganese +124.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Manganese +124.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.14

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 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.978
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.978

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Equal in Water - 93.22
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 1.78g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 2.2g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.12g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 3.88g Garden asparagus
Calories 19kcal 20kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 39mg 24mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 2.14mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 52mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 202mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.2mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.133mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.355mg 0.158mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 1942IU 756IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 38µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 11mg 5.6mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.091mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.027mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.084mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.075mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.104mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.031mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.075mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.115mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.049mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
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 - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.