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Ginger vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ginger and Pumpkin flowers

  • Ginger has more Potassium, however, Pumpkin flowers has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% more.
  • Ginger has 2 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. Ginger has 415mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers have 173mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ginger root, raw and Pumpkin flowers, 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 Magnesium +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Equal in Selenium - 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.
Ginger
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +436.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +436.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.7%
Contains more Fats +971.4%
Contains more Carbs +441.8%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Contains more Water +20.6%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +76.7%
Contains more Fats +971.4%
Contains more Carbs +441.8%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Contains more Water +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1611.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1611.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 3.28g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 1.03g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.07g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 3.28g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 15kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.6mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 43mg 24mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 415mg 173mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.69mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.009g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.004g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger 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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.