Pumpkin leaves vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pumpkin leaves and Watercress different?
- Pumpkin leaves are higher in Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Watercress is 36% higher.
- Pumpkin leaves contain 11 times more Iron than Watercress. While Pumpkin leaves contain 2.22mg of Iron, Watercress contains only 0.2mg.
Pumpkin leaves, raw and Watercress, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +81% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1010% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +638.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.6% |
~equal in
Water
~95.11g
~equal in
Other
~1.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.022 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +550% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 11kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 11mg | 43mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.33g | 0.79g |
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| Carbs | 2.33g | 1.29g |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 330mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 104mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1942IU | 3191IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.244mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.128mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.92mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.042mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.207mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin K | 250µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.207g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.03mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.156mg | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.318mg | 0.166mg |
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| Lysine | 0.2mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.054mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.181mg | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0.04mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
84%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.