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Pumpkin vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin and Custard apple different?

  • Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Custard apple is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 47% more than Custard apple.
  • Pumpkin contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Custard apple. Pumpkin contains 44mg of Phosphorus, while Custard apple contains 21mg.

Pumpkin, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw types were 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 Iron +12.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
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 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +12.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%

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 +25697%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.1
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 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +25697%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +287.7%
Contains more Other +25%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +287.7%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 6g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 1g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.1g 0.6g Custard apple
Carbs 6.5g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 26kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Sugar 2.76g Custard apple
Fiber 0.5g 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 21mg 30mg Custard apple
Iron 0.8mg 0.71mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Custard apple
Phosphorus 44mg 21mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 1mg 4mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 8513IU 33IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 2µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.1mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.5mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.135mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 16µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.007mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg 0.037mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg 0.004mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.231g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Custard apple
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
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

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 - 0.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple 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.

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.