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Pumpkin vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin and Wax gourd?

  • Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Wax gourd is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% more.
  • Pumpkin has 78 times more Vitamin B2 than Wax gourd. While Pumpkin has 0.078mg of Vitamin B2, Wax gourd has only 0.001mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin is lower.

We used Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, 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 more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +313.6%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +156.5%
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 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +313.6%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +156.5%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.384
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% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.384

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Carbs +61.2%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Equal in Water - 96.06
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Carbs +61.2%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Equal in Water - 96.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 2.04g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 0.4g Pumpkin
Fats 0.07g 0.2g Wax gourd
Carbs 4.9g 3.04g Pumpkin
Calories 20kcal 14kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.08g 1.18g Wax gourd
Fiber 1.1g 1g Pumpkin
Calcium 15mg 18mg Wax gourd
Iron 0.57mg 0.38mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Wax gourd
Phosphorus 30mg 17mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 5mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 107mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.091mg 0.022mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg 0.056mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 5755IU 0IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.08mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 10.5mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.034mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.001mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.384mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.121mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.032mg Pumpkin
Folate 9µg 4µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.002mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg 0.009mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg 0.003mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.088g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Wax gourd
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
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin 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 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.

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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.