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Pumpkin leaves vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Marrow-stem Kale different?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium, however, Marrow-stem Kale is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Marrow-stem Kale is 27% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 5 times more Iron than Marrow-stem Kale. While Pumpkin leaves contain 2.22mg of Iron, Marrow-stem Kale contains only 0.47mg.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Collards, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.7%
Contains more IronIron +372.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +494.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.21mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 118% 301% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +535.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.6%
~equal in Protein ~3.02g
~equal in Water ~89.62g
~equal in Other ~1.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +813.6%

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 Marrow-stem Kale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Marrow-stem Kale Opinion
Calories 19kcal 32kcal Marrow-stem Kale
Protein 3.15g 3.02g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.61g Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 11mg 35.3mg Marrow-stem Kale
Net carbs 2.33g 1.42g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 5.42g Marrow-stem Kale
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Pumpkin leaves
Calcium 39mg 232mg Marrow-stem Kale
Potassium 436mg 213mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.47mg Pumpkin leaves
Sugar 0.46g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 4g Marrow-stem Kale
Copper 0.133mg 0.046mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.21mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phosphorus 104mg 25mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 17mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 5019IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 97µg 251µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg Marrow-stem Kale
Manganese 0.355mg 0.658mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.13mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.742mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.267mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.165mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 437.1µg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 36µg 129µg Marrow-stem Kale
Choline 23.2mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.055g Marrow-stem Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.03g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.201g Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.031mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.086mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.1mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.151mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.117mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.033mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.087mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.12mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.047mg Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Marrow-stem Kale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin leaves
137%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale 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 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.

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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.