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Pumpkin leaves vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Spirulina

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Spirulina is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Spirulina is 52% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 32 times more Vitamin A RAE than Spirulina. Pumpkin leaves contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Spirulina contains 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin leaves, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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 +225%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +845.5%
Contains more Potassium +243.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Copper +348.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
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 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +845.5%
Contains more Potassium +243.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Copper +348.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2

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 +3367.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +508.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +673.8%
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 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3367.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +508.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +673.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.39
Equal in Carbs - 2.42
Equal in Water - 90.67
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.39
Equal in Carbs - 2.42
Equal in Water - 90.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.8%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.8%

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 Spirulina
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 Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 2.02g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.4g 0.39g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 2.42g Spirulina
Calories 19kcal 26kcal Spirulina
Sugar 0.3g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 0.4g Spirulina
Calcium 39mg 12mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 127mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 98mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.2mg
Copper 0.133mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.355mg 0.186mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 56IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 3µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 11mg 0.9mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.034mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.156mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.318mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.2mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.054mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.181mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.05mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.135g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.034g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Spirulina
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
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.