Pumpkin vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pumpkin and broccoli
- Pumpkin has more vitamin A and copper; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 158% more.
- Pumpkin contains 3 times more copper than broccoli. Pumpkin contains 0.127mg of copper, while broccoli contains 0.049mg.
- Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin is 52, while the glycemic index of broccoli is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin, raw and Broccoli, 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 CopperCopper | +159.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1274.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +891.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9136.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +293.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +270% |
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Carbs
~6.64g
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Water
~89.3g
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Other
~0.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +660% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9mg | 89.2mg | 89% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 101.6µg | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 426µg | 31µg | 44% |
| Folate | 16µg | 63µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.175mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.049mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.573mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.5µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 18.7mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.117mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.73mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 316mg | 1% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 6.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)