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Pumpkin leaves vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Corn?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Corn is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 22% higher.
  • Corn has 7 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Corn has 13µg.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +1200%
Contains more Iron +393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +112.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +210%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +112.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +210%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin A +638.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1785.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.093
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +638.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1785.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +800.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.41
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +800.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2640.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2640.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197

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 Corn
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Corn Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 18.58g Corn
Protein 3.15g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.4g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 2.33g 20.98g Corn
Calories 19kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.4g Corn
Calcium 39mg 3mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.45mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 77mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 218mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.2mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.133mg 0.049mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.167mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 263IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 13µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 11mg 5.5mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.093mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.057mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.139mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 23µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.023mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.2mg 0.141mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.155mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.05mg 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.