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Pumpkin vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin and Apricot

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Iron, while Apricot has more Fiber.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 37% more than Apricot.
  • Pumpkin contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Apricot. While Pumpkin contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B2, Apricot contains only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Pumpkin is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, raw and Apricots, 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 +61.5%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +62.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +62.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Equal in Water - 86.35
Equal in Other - 0.74
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Equal in Water - 86.35
Equal in Other - 0.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1207.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1440%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1207.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1440%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin Apricot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 6g 9.12g Apricot
Protein 1g 1.4g Apricot
Fats 0.1g 0.39g Apricot
Carbs 6.5g 11.12g Apricot
Calories 26kcal 48kcal Apricot
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 2.76g 9.24g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 2g Apricot
Calcium 21mg 13mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 0.39mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 44mg 23mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 259mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.32mg 0.2mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 0.077mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.1µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 8513IU 1279IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 96µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.89mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 10mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.03mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.04mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.6mg
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.24mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.054mg Pumpkin
Folate 16µg 9µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 1.1µg 3.3µg Apricot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.029mg 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.046mg 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.054mg 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.011mg 0.006mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.035mg 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.016mg 0.027mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.17g Apricot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.077g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Apricot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.