Egg White vs. Pumpkin Puree

Nutrition comparison of Egg White and Pumpkin Puree


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of egg white versus pumpkin puree (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg white and pumpkin puree:

  • Egg white has 10 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree.
  • Egg white is a great source of protein.
  • Pumpkin puree has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg white contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of egg white and pumpkin puree is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pumpkin puree and egg white contain similar amounts of calories - pumpkin puree has 34 calories per 100 grams and egg white has 52 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, egg white is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to pumpkin puree for fat. Egg white has a macronutrient ratio of 91:6:4 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Egg White Pumpkin Puree
Protein 91% 11%
Carbohydrates 6% 82%
Fat 4% 7%
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carbohydrates

Egg white has 10 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg white - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Pumpkin puree and egg white contain similar amounts of sugar - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and egg white has 0.71g of sugar.

Protein

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Egg white is a great source of protein and it has 891% more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pumpkin puree and egg white are low in saturated fat - pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin C than egg white - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than egg white - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin E than egg white - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin K than egg white - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Pumpkin puree has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg white contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both egg white and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Egg White Pumpkin Puree
Thiamin 0.004 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.439 MG 0.054 MG
Niacin 0.105 MG 0.367 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.005 MG 0.056 MG
Folate 4 UG 12 UG
Vitamin B12 0.09 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Pumpkin puree has 271% more calcium than egg white - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg white has 7mg of calcium.

iron

Pumpkin puree has 16 times more iron than egg white - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg white has 0.08mg of iron.

potassium

Pumpkin puree is a great source of potassium and it has 26% more potassium than egg white - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg white has 163mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does pumpkin puree or egg white contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pumpkin puree and egg white contain similar amounts of calories - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and egg white has 52 calories.

Is pumpkin puree or egg white better for protein?
Egg white is a great source of protein and it has 890% more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.

Does pumpkin puree or egg white have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg white has 10 times fewer carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.