Pumpkin vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pumpkin and Broccoli
- Pumpkin has more Vitamin A, while Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 94% more than Pumpkin.
- Pumpkin contains 9 times more Vitamin A than Broccoli. While Pumpkin contains 288µg of Vitamin A, Broccoli contains only 31µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Broccoli, 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 CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
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 | +823.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1797.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +291.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +428.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.3% |
~equal in
Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +850% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.039g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 2.82g |
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| Fats | 0.07g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 89.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.8g | 4.04g |
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| Carbs | 4.9g | 6.64g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 2.08g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5755IU | 623IU |
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| Vitamin A | 288µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.573mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 101.6µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 6.2mg | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.009g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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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
34%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)