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Broccoli vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Broccoli and Pumpkin flowers?

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 68% higher.
  • Broccoli has 2 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. Broccoli has 316mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers have 173mg.

We used Broccoli, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.7

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 C +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69
Equal in Folate - 59
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69
Equal in Folate - 59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +173.8%
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Carbs +102.4%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +173.8%
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Carbs +102.4%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 3.28g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 1.03g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.07g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 3.28g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 15kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 39mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.7mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 66mg 49mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 173mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 28mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.042mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.075mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 59µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.009g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.004g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Pumpkin flowers
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
65%
Broccoli
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.