Raw Chicken vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Raw Chicken and Pumpkin Puree
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw chicken
versus
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw chicken and pumpkin puree:
- Both pumpkin puree and raw chicken are high in potassium.
- Pumpkin puree has 14.7 times less saturated fat than raw chicken.
- Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Raw chicken has 201.2 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree.
- Raw chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pumpkin puree contains more folate.
- Raw chicken is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Chicken (Chicken, ground, raw) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw chicken is high in calories and pumpkin puree has 76% less calories than raw chicken - pumpkin puree has 34 calories per 100 grams and raw chicken has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw chicken is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pumpkin puree per calorie. Raw chicken has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Chicken | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 82% |
| Fat | 51% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw chicken has 201.2 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw chicken has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw chicken - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw chicken has less sugar than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and raw chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and raw chicken has 17.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pumpkin puree has 14.7 times less saturated fat than raw chicken - pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw chicken has 2.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both raw chicken and pumpkin puree are low in trans fat - raw chicken has 0.07g of trans fat per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pumpkin puree has less cholesterol than raw chicken - raw chicken has 86mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin C than raw chicken - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than raw chicken - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pumpkin puree and raw chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw chicken has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pumpkin puree and raw chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw chicken has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pumpkin puree contains more folate.
| Raw Chicken | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.109 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 5.575 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.092 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.512 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pumpkin puree has 333% more calcium than raw chicken - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw chicken has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 70% more iron than raw chicken - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and raw chicken has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Both pumpkin puree and raw chicken are high in potassium. Raw chicken has 153% more potassium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw chicken has 522mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Raw Chicken | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.023 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.11 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw chicken has more linoleic acid than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Raw Chicken | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.014 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.324 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 1.338 G | 0.007 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Chicken (Chicken, ground, raw) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pumpkin puree or raw chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw chicken is high in calories and pumpkin puree has 80% less calories than raw chicken - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and raw chicken has 143 calories.
Is pumpkin puree or raw chicken better for protein?
Raw chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and raw chicken has 17.4g of protein.
Does pumpkin puree or raw chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw chicken has 201.2 times fewer carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and raw chicken has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
Does pumpkin puree or raw chicken contain more potassium?
Both pumpkin puree and raw chicken are high in potassium. Raw chicken has 150% more potassium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw chicken has 522mg of potassium.