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Arrowroot vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Arrowroot and Pumpkin flowers

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 70% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Arrowroot has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin flowers. While Arrowroot has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, Pumpkin flowers have only 0.042mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, 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 Iron +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +162.4%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +162.4%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Folate +472.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Folate +472.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +311.7%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Other +202.1%
Contains more Water +17.8%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 +311.7%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Other +202.1%
Contains more Water +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
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.
Arrowroot Pumpkin flowers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 3.28g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 1.03g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.07g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 3.28g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 15kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 2.22mg 0.7mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 49mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 173mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 1.9mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.042mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.69mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 59µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.004g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot 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
35%
Arrowroot
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
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 - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.