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Pumpkin leaves vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin leaves and Wakame?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Manganese is 45% more.
  • Wakame contains 104 times less Vitamin B6 than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves contain 0.207mg of Vitamin B6, while Wakame contains 0.002mg.
  • Pumpkin leaves have less Sodium.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +772%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +181.6%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains more Manganese +294.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.18
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +772%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +181.6%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains more Manganese +294.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.18

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1559.5%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1559.5%
Contains more Folate +444.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +292.3%
Contains more Other +480.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.03
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +292.3%
Contains more Other +480.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +890.9%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +890.9%

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 Wakame
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 3.15g 3.03g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 2.33g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 19kcal 45kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 39mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 2.22mg 2.18mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 104mg 80mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 50mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 872mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.38mg Wakame
Copper 0.133mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.355mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 360IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 18µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 11mg 3mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.06mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.002mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.035mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.087mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.257mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.112mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.112mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.05mg 0.015mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 861mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.