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Pumpkin leaves vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Salsify?

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Folate than Salsify.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 21% higher.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +303.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +69%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Iron +303.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +69%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
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 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +559.2%
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +559.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.4%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 3.15g 2.73g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.17g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 19kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 39mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 2.22mg 0.55mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 56mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 283mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 16mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.133mg 0.07mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.21mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 0IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 11mg 4.6mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.056mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.392mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 36µg 15µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
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 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.003g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.