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Pumpkin leaves vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin leaves and Pumpkin

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 37% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves have 0.207mg of Vitamin B6, while Pumpkin has 0.061mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin leaves, raw and Pumpkin, 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 Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +177.5%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Manganese +184%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Equal in Copper - 0.127
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +177.5%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Manganese +184%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Equal in Copper - 0.127

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 C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +609.5%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +609.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +215%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Carbs +179%
Equal in Water - 91.6
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +215%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Carbs +179%
Equal in Water - 91.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +340%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +340%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%

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 Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 3.15g 1g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 19kcal 26kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.76g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 39mg 21mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.8mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 12mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 44mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 340mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.2mg 0.32mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.133mg 0.127mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.125mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 11mg 9mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.11mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.6mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.061mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 16µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.012mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.029mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.031mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.046mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.011mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.032mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.035mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.016mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.052g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.013g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.005g Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
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 - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.