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Pumpkin vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin and Arugula

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, while Arugula has more Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 90% higher.
  • Arugula contains 4 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin. Pumpkin contains 426µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Arugula contains 119µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin, raw and Arugula, 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 less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Calcium +661.9%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +291.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +156.8%
Equal in Potassium - 369
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
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 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Calcium +661.9%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +291.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +156.8%
Equal in Potassium - 369
Equal in Selenium - 0.3

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 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +506.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +9772.7%
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 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +506.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +9772.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Protein +158%
Contains more Fats +560%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 91.71
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Protein +158%
Contains more Fats +560%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 91.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +276.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6280%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +276.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6280%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 6g 2.05g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 2.58g Arugula
Fats 0.1g 0.66g Arugula
Carbs 6.5g 3.65g Pumpkin
Calories 26kcal 25kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.76g 2.05g Arugula
Fiber 0.5g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 21mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 0.8mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 12mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 44mg 52mg Arugula
Potassium 340mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 1mg 27mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.47mg Arugula
Copper 0.127mg 0.076mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg 0.3µg
Vitamin A 8513IU 2373IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 119µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.43mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.044mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.086mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.305mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 16µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 1.1µg 108.6µg Arugula
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 0.086g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.319g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Arugula
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
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula 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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.