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Yam vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yam and Pumpkin leaves

  • Yam has more Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin leaves covers your daily Iron needs 21% more than Yam.
  • Pumpkin leaves have 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Yam. Yam has 0.311mg of Vitamin B5, while Pumpkin leaves have 0.042mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Pumpkin leaves, raw.

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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 Potassium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Equal in Manganese - 0.355
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Equal in Manganese - 0.355

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.
Yam
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +640.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1491.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.094
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.207
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +640.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1491.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.094
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.207

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1079.4%
Contains more Protein +111.4%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Other +63.2%
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Carbs +1079.4%
Contains more Protein +111.4%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Other +63.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yam Pumpkin leaves
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 Yam Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 23.58g 2.33g Yam
Protein 1.49g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.14g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 27.48g 2.33g Yam
Calories 116kcal 19kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.9g Yam
Calcium 14mg 39mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 0.52mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 49mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 670mg 436mg Yam
Sodium 8mg 11mg Yam
Zinc 0.2mg 0.2mg
Copper 0.152mg 0.133mg Yam
Manganese 0.371mg 0.355mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 122IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 12.1mg 11mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.094mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.311mg 0.042mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.207mg Yam
Folate 16µg 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.052mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.05mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.094mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.058mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.02mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.06mg 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.033mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.207g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.022g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Pumpkin leaves
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
15%
Yam
25%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Yam
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves 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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.