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Pumpkin vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin and Pomegranate different?

  • Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, while Pomegranate is higher in Fiber, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 47% more than Pomegranate.
  • Pumpkin contains 3 times more Iron than Pomegranate. Pumpkin contains 0.8mg of Iron, while Pomegranate contains 0.3mg.
  • Pumpkin is lower in Sugar.

Pumpkin, raw and Pomegranates, 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 Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
Equal in Manganese - 0.119
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 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
Equal in Manganese - 0.119

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1390.9%
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 0% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1390.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Protein +67%
Contains more Fats +1070%
Contains more Carbs +187.7%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Protein +67%
Contains more Fats +1070%
Contains more Carbs +187.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1480%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1480%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 6g 14.7g Pomegranate
Protein 1g 1.67g Pomegranate
Fats 0.1g 1.17g Pomegranate
Carbs 6.5g 18.7g Pomegranate
Calories 26kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Sugar 2.76g 13.67g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 4g Pomegranate
Calcium 21mg 10mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 0.3mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 44mg 36mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 236mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 3mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.127mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.125mg 0.119mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 8513IU 0IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 10.2mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.053mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.293mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.075mg Pomegranate
Folate 16µg 38µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 1.1µg 16.4µg Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.12g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.079g Pomegranate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Pomegranate
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
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.