Pumpkin vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pumpkins and napa cabbage
- Pumpkins have more vitamin A, while napa cabbage has more folate.
- Pumpkins cover your daily need for vitamin A 31% more than napa cabbage.
- Pumpkins contain 22 times more Vitamin A than napa cabbage. While pumpkins contain 288µg of Vitamin A, napa cabbage contains only 13µg.
- Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of pumpkins is 52.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cabbage, napa, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 CVitamin C | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2088.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +474.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +377.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +264.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.9% |
~equal in
Water
~96.33g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 12kcal |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.07g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.8g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 4.9g | 2.23g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 87mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.74mg |
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| Sugar | 2.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5755IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 288µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.203mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 0.466mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 43µg |
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| Choline | 6.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.009g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.023mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.