Pumpkin vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pumpkin and shallot different?
- Pumpkin is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin E; however, shallot is richer in vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin is 170% higher.
- Pumpkin contains 27 times more vitamin E than shallot. While pumpkin contains 1.06mg of vitamin E, shallot contains only 0.04mg.
- Pumpkin has less sugar.
- Shallot has a lower glycemic index (30) than pumpkin (52).
Pumpkin, raw and Shallots, raw are the varieties 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 CopperCopper | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
~equal in
Other
~0.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +680% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.014g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 426µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.345mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.292mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 34µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2.5g | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 72kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 11.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 340mg | 334mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 7.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
23%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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.