Pumpkin vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pumpkin and ginger different?
- Pumpkin is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin E, while ginger is higher in copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, and fiber.
- Pumpkin covers your daily need for vitamin A, 170% more than ginger.
- Pumpkin contains 4 times more vitamin E than ginger. Pumpkin contains 1.06mg of vitamin E, while ginger contains 0.26mg.
- Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index (52) than ginger (10).
Pumpkin, raw and Ginger root, 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 CalciumCalcium | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +258.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +307.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +251.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1084.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2980% |
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 Sugar |
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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% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.226mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.229mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 17.77g | 4% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 80kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.203mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 1.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 415mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.03mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)