Pumpkin vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pumpkin and Potato?
- Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin E, yet Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 32% more.
- Pumpkin has 20 times more Vitamin E than Potato. While Pumpkin has 0.8mg of Vitamin E, Potato has only 0.04mg.
We used Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.1% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +57450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +241.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +606.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +138.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +247.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +331.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1325% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.034g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 93kcal |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 2.5g |
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| Fats | 0.07g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.8g | 18.95g |
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| Carbs | 4.9g | 21.15g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 15mg | |
| Potassium | 230mg | 535mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 1.08mg |
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| Sugar | 2.08g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5755IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 288µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 1.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 6.2mg | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.009g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.081mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.119mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.042mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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)