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Pumpkin vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin and Artichoke different?

  • Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Artichoke is richer in Fiber, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin is 47% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Artichoke. While Pumpkin contains 1.06mg of Vitamin E , Artichoke contains only 0.19mg.

Pumpkin, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +109.5%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +81.9%
Contains more Manganese +104.8%
Equal in Potassium - 370
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 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +109.5%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +81.9%
Contains more Manganese +104.8%
Equal in Potassium - 370

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 +65384.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +1245.5%
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 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +65384.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +1245.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +227%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Equal in Water - 84.94
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +227%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Equal in Water - 84.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1180%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1180%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 6g 5.11g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Artichoke
Carbs 6.5g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 26kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 2.76g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 0.5g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 21mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 0.8mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 12mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 44mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 340mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 1mg 94mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.127mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.125mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 8513IU 13IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 1µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.19mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.066mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 16µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 1.1µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.005g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.