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Pumpkin vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin and Spread

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Spread is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Spread covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Pumpkin.
  • Pumpkin has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin, raw and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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.
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Spread
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +380.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Selenium +3133.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.79
Equal in Copper - 0.13
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +380.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Selenium +3133.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.79
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +9685.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9685.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spread
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Protein +666%
Contains more Fats +17240%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
Contains more Other +247.5%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Protein +666%
Contains more Fats +17240%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
Contains more Other +247.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51200%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Spread Opinion
Net carbs 6g 11.74g Spread
Protein 1g 7.66g Spread
Fats 0.1g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 6.5g 11.94g Spread
Calories 26kcal 235kcal Spread
Sugar 2.76g 0g Spread
Fiber 0.5g 0.2g Pumpkin
Calcium 21mg 12mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 0.79mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 44mg 59mg Spread
Potassium 340mg 110mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 1013mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.127mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.125mg 0.026mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 8513IU 87IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 26µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 9mg 0mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.134mg Spread
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 16µg 2µg Pumpkin
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.029mg 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.046mg 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.054mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.011mg 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.035mg 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.016mg 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 5.977g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Spread
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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1012mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.925g)
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.

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.