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Pumpkin vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin and Escarole?

  • Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Escarole is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Escarole's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 176% more.
  • Pumpkin has 9 times more Sugar than Escarole. While Pumpkin has 2.08g of Sugar, Escarole has only 0.23g.

We used Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added types 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 Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +332.6%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Copper - 0.087
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +332.6%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Copper - 0.087
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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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Contains more Vitamin A +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.9%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +26387.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
Contains more Vitamin A +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.9%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +26387.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Other +111.3%
Equal in Water - 94.29
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Other +111.3%
Equal in Water - 94.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1925%
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1925%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Escarole Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 0.27g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 1.15g Escarole
Fats 0.07g 0.18g Escarole
Carbs 4.9g 3.07g Pumpkin
Calories 20kcal 19kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.08g 0.23g Escarole
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g Escarole
Calcium 15mg 46mg Escarole
Iron 0.57mg 0.72mg Escarole
Magnesium 9mg 13mg Escarole
Phosphorus 30mg 22mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 245mg Escarole
Sodium 1mg 19mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.69mg Escarole
Copper 0.091mg 0.087mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg 0.385mg Escarole
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 5755IU 1888IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 94µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.4mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 3.3mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.059mg Escarole
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.062mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.312mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.826mg Escarole
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.016mg Pumpkin
Folate 9µg 78µg Escarole
Vitamin K 0.8µg 211.9µg Escarole
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg 0.046mg Escarole
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.066mg Escarole
Leucine 0.034mg 0.09mg Escarole
Lysine 0.039mg 0.058mg Escarole
Methionine 0.008mg 0.013mg Escarole
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.049mg Escarole
Valine 0.025mg 0.058mg Escarole
Histidine 0.011mg 0.021mg Escarole
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.042g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.004g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.081g Escarole

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Escarole
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
37%
Pumpkin
67%
Escarole
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
18%
Escarole

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Escarole
Escarole is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Escarole
Escarole is relatively richer in minerals
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/168449/nutrients
  2. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/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.