Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Vegetables
  4. Pumpkin leaves
  5. Compare
  6. Pumpkin leaves vs. Seaweed

Pumpkin leaves vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Pumpkin leaves and Seaweed

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Seaweed is higher in Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need of Folate 36% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves have 104 times more Vitamin B6 than Seaweed. While Pumpkin leaves have 0.207mg of Vitamin B6, Seaweed has only 0.002mg.
  • Pumpkin leaves have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin leaves, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

Infographic

Pumpkin leaves vs Seaweed infographic
Infographic link

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.
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
6
:
4
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Phosphorus +147.6%
Contains more Potassium +389.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Magnesium +218.4%
Contains more Zinc +515%
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Pumpkin leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.6%
Contains more Potassium +389.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Magnesium +218.4%
Contains more Zinc +515%
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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.
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
5
:
5
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin A +1574.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1428.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Pumpkin leaves
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%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +1574.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1428.6%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
2
:
3
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +310.7%
Contains more Other +433.1%
Pumpkin leaves
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +310.7%
Contains more Other +433.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
1
:
2
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.6%
Pumpkin leaves
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 3.15g 1.68g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 2.33g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 19kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 39mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 2.22mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 38mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 104mg 42mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 89mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 233mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.133mg 0.13mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 116IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 6µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 11mg 3mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.47mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.002mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.156mg 0.055mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.076mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.083mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.082mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.025mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.043mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.072mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.024mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.247g Pumpkin leaves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.047g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves vs Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves vs Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves vs Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
Seaweed
Seaweed vs Nori
Nori
Seaweed
Seaweed vs Water
Water
Seaweed
Seaweed vs Wakame
Wakame

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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.