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Pumpkin leaves vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin leaves and Nopales

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, while Nopales have more Calcium.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 20% higher.
  • Nopales contain 12 times less Folate than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves contain 36µg of Folate, while Nopales contain 3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin leaves, raw and Nopales, 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 +276.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +320.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +28.7%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +276.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +320.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +28.7%

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 +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.6%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Equal in Water - 94.12
Equal in Other - 1.14
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Equal in Water - 94.12
Equal in Other - 1.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
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 Nopales
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 1.13g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 1.32g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.09g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 3.33g Nopales
Calories 19kcal 16kcal Pumpkin leaves
Sugar 1.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 39mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 2.22mg 0.59mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 104mg 16mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 257mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 21mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.25mg Nopales
Copper 0.133mg 0.052mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 457IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 23µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 9.3mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.012mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.41mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.07mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 3µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.014mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.049mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.077mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.059mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.015mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.049mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.059mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.025mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.018g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin leaves Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
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.

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.