Pumpkin vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pumpkin and edible mushroom
- Pumpkin has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E; however, edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 170% more.
- Pumpkin contains 106 times more vitamin E than edible mushroom. Pumpkin contains 1.06mg of vitamin E, while edible mushroom contains 0.01mg.
- Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin is 52, while the glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin, raw and Mushrooms, white, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3000% |
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 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +501.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +402.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111% |
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:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +209% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
~equal in
Water
~92.45g
~equal in
Other
~0.86g
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
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3100% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.05g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 426µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 1.497mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.402mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.318mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 3.607mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 9.3µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 2.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 3.09g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 3.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 318mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 22kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 1.98g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Folate | 16µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
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.