Pumpkin leaves vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Spinach?
- Pumpkin leaves are richer in Phosphorus, while Spinach is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
- Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 47% higher.
- Spinach has 2 times less Phosphorus than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves have 104mg of Phosphorus, while Spinach has 56mg.
We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Spinach, 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.
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Phosphorus
+85.7%
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Sodium
-84.3%
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Calcium
+248.7%
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Iron
+60.8%
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Magnesium
+128.9%
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Zinc
+280%
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Copper
+30.8%
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Manganese
+163.4%
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Selenium
+66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 466
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Phosphorus
+85.7%
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Sodium
-84.3%
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Calcium
+248.7%
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Iron
+60.8%
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Magnesium
+128.9%
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Zinc
+280%
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Copper
+30.8%
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Manganese
+163.4%
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Selenium
+66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 466
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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Vitamin C
+12.2%
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Vitamin B3
+87.8%
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Vitamin A
+439.7%
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Vitamin B2
+84.4%
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Vitamin B5
+245.2%
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Vitamin B6
+16.9%
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Folate
+305.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
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Vitamin C
+12.2%
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Vitamin B3
+87.8%
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Vitamin A
+439.7%
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Vitamin B2
+84.4%
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Vitamin B5
+245.2%
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Vitamin B6
+16.9%
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Folate
+305.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+53.8%
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Carbs
+60.9%
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Other
+46%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Water - 91.21
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
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1.24 g
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
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1.81 g
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Fats
+53.8%
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Carbs
+60.9%
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+46%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Water - 91.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+766.7%
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Saturated Fat
-79.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+395.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.022 g
Saturated Fat:
0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.109 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+766.7%
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Saturated Fat
-79.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+395.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.33g | 1.35g |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 2.97g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.26g |
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| Carbs | 2.33g | 3.75g |
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| Calories | 19kcal | 23kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.43g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 136mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 3.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 104mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 466mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 70mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.174mg |
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| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.935mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1942IU | 10481IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 97µg | 524µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 11mg | 9.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.128mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.92mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.042mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.207mg | 0.242mg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 146µg |
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.156mg | 0.152mg |
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| Leucine | 0.318mg | 0.231mg |
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| Lysine | 0.2mg | 0.182mg |
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| Methionine | 0.054mg | 0.055mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.134mg |
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| Valine | 0.181mg | 0.168mg |
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| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0.066mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.207g | 0.043g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.109g |
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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%
183%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)