Pumpkin vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pumpkin and pasta?
- Pumpkin is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium, yet pasta is richer in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B12.
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 170% higher.
We used Pumpkin, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 426µg | 6µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Folate | 16µg | 64µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 5.15g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.224mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +415% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +950% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +853.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8480% |