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Pumpkin vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin and Salsify

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, while Salsify has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% higher.
  • Salsify contains 4 times less Vitamin E than Pumpkin. Pumpkin contains 0.8mg of Vitamin E , while Salsify contains 0.19mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +136%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +136%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Iron - 0.55

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.6
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.392
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 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.6
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.392

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +279.2%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +213.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +279.2%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +213.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1750%
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1750%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 0.72g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.07g 0.17g Salsify
Carbs 4.9g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 20kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.08g 2.9g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.1g 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 15mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.57mg 0.55mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Salsify
Phosphorus 30mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 230mg 283mg Salsify
Sodium 1mg 16mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.091mg 0.07mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin A 5755IU 0IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.19mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 4.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.392mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 9µg 15µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.3µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.009mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.041g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.003g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.