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Pumpkin vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin and Plantain raw different?

  • Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Copper, however, Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin is 41% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains 8 times more Vitamin E than Plantain raw. While Pumpkin contains 1.06mg of Vitamin E , Plantain raw contains only 0.14mg.
  • Pumpkin has less Sugar.

Pumpkin, raw and Plantains, 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 more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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 +655.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052
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 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +655.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +40.3%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +390.6%
Contains more Other +45%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Water +40.3%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +390.6%
Contains more Other +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1280%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1280%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 6g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 1g 1.3g Plantain raw
Fats 0.1g 0.37g Plantain raw
Carbs 6.5g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 26kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Sugar 2.76g 15g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 21mg 3mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 0.6mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 44mg 34mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 1mg 4mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.14mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg 0.081mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 8513IU 1127IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 56µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.14mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.054mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.686mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.26mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 16µg 22µg Plantain raw
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.7µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.029mg 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.046mg 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.054mg 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.011mg 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.035mg 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.016mg 0.064mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.143g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.032g Plantain raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.069g Plantain raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Plantain raw
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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.