Pumpkin vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pumpkin and yam
- Pumpkin has more vitamin A and vitamin B2, while yam has more vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Pumpkin covers your daily need for vitamin A, 167% more than yam.
- Pumpkin contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than yam. While pumpkin contains 0.11mg of vitamin B2, yam contains only 0.032mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, raw and Yam, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +217.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +5985.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +380.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +109.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +328.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1420% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 426µg | 7µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.293mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 4.1g | 14% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 816mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.397mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 17.1mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 27.88g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.032mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.178mg | 6% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 118kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 21mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.