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Pumpkin leaves vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Napa cabbage different?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher than Napa cabbage in Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Pumpkin leaves covers your daily need of Iron 19% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Pumpkin leaves contain 0.094mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage contains 0.005mg.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types were 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 +34.5%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.4%
Contains more Potassium +401.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +74.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Sodium - 11
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +34.5%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.4%
Contains more Potassium +401.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +74.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Sodium - 11

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 +638.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.5%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
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% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +638.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.5%
Contains more Folate +19.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +186.4%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Other +629.4%
Equal in Carbs - 2.23
Equal in Water - 96.33
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +186.4%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Other +629.4%
Equal in Carbs - 2.23
Equal in Water - 96.33

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 Napa cabbage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 2.23g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 1.1g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.17g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 2.23g Pumpkin leaves
Calories 19kcal 12kcal Pumpkin leaves
Calcium 39mg 29mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.74mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 8mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 19mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 87mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Zinc 0.2mg 0.14mg Pumpkin leaves
Copper 0.133mg 0.096mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.203mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 263IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 13µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 3.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.005mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.025mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.466mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.035mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.037mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 43µg Napa cabbage
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 Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.