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Pumpkin leaves vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Russet potato

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, yet Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Pumpkin leaves is 14% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 97 times more Vitamin A RAE than Russet potato. Pumpkin leaves contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato contains 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin leaves, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +116.7%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Manganese +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +75%
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Manganese +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +75%

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 +19320%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +19320%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Carbs +820.2%
Equal in Other - 1.35
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% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Carbs +820.2%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.5%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.5%

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 Russet potato
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 3.15g 2.63g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.13g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 19kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 39mg 18mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 1.07mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 71mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 11mg 14mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.133mg 0.107mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.228mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 10IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 1µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 11mg 8.3mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.067mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.048mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 36µg 26µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.027mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.086mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.085mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.125mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.137mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.104mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.131mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.044mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.003g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.