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Pumpkin flowers vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin flowers and Watercress?

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Folate, and Iron, yet Watercress is higher in Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% more.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 7 times more Folate than Watercress. While Pumpkin flowers have 59µg of Folate, Watercress has only 9µg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and Watercress, raw types 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 Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +154.3%
Contains more Protein +123.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Equal in Water - 95.11
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +154.3%
Contains more Protein +123.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775%

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 Watercress
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 0.79g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Watercress
Carbs 3.28g 1.29g Pumpkin flowers
Calories 15kcal 11kcal Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 0.2g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 39mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.7mg 0.2mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 173mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 5mg 41mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 1947IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 28mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.2mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 59µg 9µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.008g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.035g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Watercress
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.