Pumpkin vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pumpkin and coconut milk different?
- Pumpkin is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin C; however, coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin is 170% higher.
- Pumpkin has less saturated fat.
- Pumpkin has a lower glycemic index (52) than coconut milk (97).
Pumpkin, raw and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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 more CalciumCalcium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +208.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +632.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1966.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +606.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.6 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23740% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.005 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.261 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5120% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 21.14g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 426µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 23.84g | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.916mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.266mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 6.2µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.64mg | 11% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 230kcal | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 100mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 2.8mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2.29g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 1.014g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.67mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.261g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 263mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 5.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Folate | 16µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 8.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.053mg | 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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)