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Pumpkin flowers vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin flowers and Pumpkin different?

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, while Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 37% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 4 times more Folate than Pumpkin. Pumpkin flowers contain 59µg of Folate, while Pumpkin contains 16µg.

Pumpkin flowers, raw and Pumpkin, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Protein - 1
Equal in Water - 91.6
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Protein - 1
Equal in Water - 91.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 1.03g 1g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Pumpkin
Carbs 3.28g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 15kcal 26kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.76g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 39mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 24mg 12mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 44mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 5mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 28mg 9mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.11mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.6mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg Pumpkin
Folate 59µg 16µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.052g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.013g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.005g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.