Pumpkin vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pumpkin and french fries
- Pumpkin has more vitamin A; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and potassium.
- Pumpkin covers your daily vitamin A needs 170% more than french fries.
- Pumpkin contains less saturated fat.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of pumpkin is 52.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +191.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +509.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +918.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +348.8% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14630% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +537.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.3% |
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45815.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107860% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 426µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 5.398g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.372mg | 24% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 14.73g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 5.969g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 3.004mg | 15% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 312kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.8g | 13% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 41.44g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 2.336g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 579mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.247mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 36.8mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 3.43g | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 30µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 1.67mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 21mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)