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Pumpkin vs Zucchini
CALORIC DENSITY
Pumpkin, raw
Zucchini, squash, baby, raw
0.26
0.21
11422
11953

First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.

*All our data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database.
Pumpkin
Zucchini
Protein = 8g
Protein = 26g
Carbohydrates = 50g
Carbohydrates = 30g
Fat = 1g
Fat = 4g
Fiber = 4g
Fiber = 10g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 2g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Saturated Fat = 1g
Nutrient pumpkin zucchini
Protein 8g 26g
Carbohydrate 50g 30g
Fiber 4g 10g
Fat 1g 4g
Monounsat. Fat 0g 4g
Polyunsat. Fat 0g 2g
Saturated Fat 0g 1g
pumpkin
Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.

Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.

Choline = 14%
Choline = 0%
Vitamin A = 454%
Vitamin A = 38%
Vitamin C = 92%
Vitamin C = 433%
Vitamin E = 68%
Vitamin E = 0%
Vitamin K = 11%
Vitamin K = 0%
Nutrientpumpkinzucchini
Choline14%0%
Vitamin A454%38%
Vitamin C92%433%
Vitamin E68%0%
Vitamin K11%0%

Pumpkin have significantly more Vitamins A, E, K than zucchini. Zucchini have significantly more Vitamins C than pumpkin. Pumpkin are a good source of Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium. Pumpkin are a great source of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus. Pumpkin are an excellent source of Vitamin A, Iron. Zucchini are a good source of Vitamin A, Riboflavin. Zucchini are a great source of Thiamin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium. Zucchini are an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron.

And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B1 = 39%
Vitamin B1 = 40%
Vitamin B2 = 77%
Vitamin B2 = 31%
Vitamin B3 = 39%
Vitamin B3 = 56%
Vitamin B5 = 46%
Vitamin B5 = 70%
Vitamin B6 = 43%
Vitamin B6 = 123%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Nutrientpumpkinzucchini
Vitamin B139%40%
Vitamin B277%31%
Vitamin B339%56%
Vitamin B546%70%
Vitamin B643%123%
Vitamin B120%0%

Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.

Sodium = 1%
Sodium = 2%
Potassium = 75%
Potassium = 125%
Calcium = 32%
Calcium = 40%
Magnesium = 26%
Magnesium = 90%
Phosphorus = 58%
Phosphorus = 153%
Iron = 103%
Iron = 125%
Manganese = 42%
Manganese = 81%
Selenium = 5%
Selenium = 6%
Copper = 98%
Copper = 92%
Zinc = 26%
Zinc = 84%
Nutrientpumpkinzucchini
Sodium1%2%
Potasium75%125%
Calcium32%40%
Magnesium26%90%
Phosphorus58%153%
Iron103%125%
Manganese42%81%
Selenium5%6%
Copper98%92%
Zinc26%84%

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