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Pumpkin leaves vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Water chestnuts?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus, while Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 27% higher.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw 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 Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +145.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.331
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% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +145.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.331

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 +175%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1040.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1
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% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1040.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +927.5%
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +125%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +927.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.5%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.5%

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 Water chestnuts
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 3.15g 1.4g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 19kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 39mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.06mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 22mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 63mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 11mg 14mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.133mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.355mg 0.331mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 0IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 11mg 4mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 36µg 16µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
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 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.002g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Water chestnuts
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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.

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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.