Pumpkin vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pumpkins and cauliflower different?
- Pumpkins are richer in vitamin A and copper, while cauliflower is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and choline.
- Pumpkins cover your daily need for vitamin A, 115% more than cauliflower.
- Pumpkins contain 10 times more vitamin E than cauliflower. Pumpkins contain 0.8mg of vitamin E, while cauliflower contains 0.08mg.
Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cauliflower, raw 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +35.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +925.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1837.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +614.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
4.9 g
Water:
93.69 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~4.97g
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Water
~92.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +277.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +675% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 48.2mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 15.5µg | 12% |
| Folate | 9µg | 57µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.184mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.667mg | 9% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 44.3mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 299mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 0.507mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 25kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.9g | 4.97g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.8g | 2.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.08g | 1.91g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)