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Pumpkin vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpkin and chicken meat

  • Pumpkin has more vitamin A, while chicken meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 167% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin is lower.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of pumpkin is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +525%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +57.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +313.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7866.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +703.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-328.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2630%
Contains more FatsFats +13500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40976.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Chicken meat DV% diff.
Protein 1g 27.3g 53%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 8.487mg 49%
Selenium 0.3µg 23.9µg 43%
Vitamin A 426µg 48µg 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.4mg 26%
Fats 0.1g 13.6g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 2.97g 20%
Phosphorus 44mg 182mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.052g 3.79g 17%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.94mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 1.03mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 5.34g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calories 26kcal 239kcal 11%
Choline 8.2mg 65.9mg 10%
Vitamin C 9mg 0mg 10%
Copper 0.127mg 0.066mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 1.26mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.27mg 5%
Manganese 0.125mg 0.02mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.168mg 4%
Sodium 1mg 82mg 4%
Potassium 340mg 223mg 3%
Folate 16µg 5µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Carbs 6.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.063mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.4µg 1%
Net carbs 6g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.76g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.054mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.