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Pumpkin leaves vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin leaves and Lotus root

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Lotus root have more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin leaves, raw and Lotus root, 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 +91.4%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
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 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Iron +91.4%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +797.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +797.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +639.5%
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +639.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.02
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.02

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 3.15g 2.6g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 19kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 39mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 2.22mg 1.16mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 100mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 11mg 40mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.133mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.355mg 0.261mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 0IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.4mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 36µg 13µg Pumpkin leaves
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.02mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.051mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.069mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.022mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.047mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.055mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.038mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.02g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.02g Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Lotus root
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
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
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 ($)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.