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Pumpkin vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin and Radish

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Radish has more Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 47% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin, raw and Radishes, 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.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
8
:
2
Radish
Radish
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +154%
Contains more Manganese +81.2%
Contains more Calcium +19%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Pumpkin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Radish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +154%
Contains more Manganese +81.2%
Contains more Calcium +19%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
6
:
4
Radish
Radish
Contains more Vitamin A +121514.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Pumpkin
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%
Radish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +121514.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
3
:
1
Radish
Radish
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +91.2%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 95.27
Pumpkin
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Radish
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +91.2%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 95.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
0
:
3
Radish
Radish
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860%
Pumpkin
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Radish
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Radish Opinion
Net carbs 6g 1.8g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 0.68g Pumpkin
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.5g 3.4g Pumpkin
Calories 26kcal 16kcal Pumpkin
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 2.76g 1.86g Radish
Fiber 0.5g 1.6g Radish
Calcium 21mg 25mg Radish
Iron 0.8mg 0.34mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 44mg 20mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 233mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 39mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.28mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 0.069mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Radish
Vitamin A 8513IU 7IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 14.8mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.012mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.039mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.254mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.165mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.071mg Radish
Folate 16µg 25µg Radish
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.3µg Radish
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.009mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg 0.023mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.02mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg 0.031mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg 0.033mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg 0.01mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.036mg Radish
Valine 0.035mg 0.035mg
Histidine 0.016mg 0.013mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.032g Radish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.017g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.048g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Radish
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish
Radish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.