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Pumpkin vs. Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pumpkin and sweet potato, frozen, unprepared different?

  • Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is higher than pumpkin in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared covers your daily need for vitamin A, 37% more than pumpkin.

Pumpkin, raw and Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 11% 32% 20% 59% 8.5% 19% 0.78% 87% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +432%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Potassium ~365mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.31mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~45mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 44% 173% 0% 0% 17% 12% 11% 31% 41% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.597mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 22% 75%
Protein: 1.71 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 22.22 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +241.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 g
31% 6% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared DV% diff.
Manganese 0.125mg 0.665mg 23%
Vitamin A 426µg 518µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.177mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.06mg 7%
Copper 0.127mg 0.177mg 6%
Fiber 0.5g 1.7g 5%
Vitamin C 9mg 13.3mg 5%
Carbs 6.5g 22.22g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.051mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.515mg 4%
Calories 26kcal 96kcal 4%
Iron 0.8mg 0.53mg 3%
Calcium 21mg 37mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Protein 1g 1.71g 1%
Folate 16µg 21µg 1%
Choline 8.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.08g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg 1%
Potassium 340mg 365mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.18g 0%
Net carbs 6g 20.52g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Zinc 0.32mg 0.31mg 0%
Phosphorus 44mg 45mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.597mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.052g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.007g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0.085mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 0.125mg 0%
Lysine 0.054mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.102mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin
26%
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
26%
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.

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. Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169306/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.