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Artichoke vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Artichoke and Pumpkin flowers

  • Artichoke has more Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 18% more than Artichoke.
  • Artichoke has 3 times more Magnesium than Pumpkin flowers. While Artichoke has 60mg of Magnesium, Pumpkin flowers have only 24mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 Calcium +12.8%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +113.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +12.8%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +113.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +14876.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
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 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +14876.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +217.5%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +220.4%
Contains more Other +140.4%
Contains more Water +12%
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 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 +217.5%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +220.4%
Contains more Other +140.4%
Contains more Water +12%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1500%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1500%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
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.
Artichoke Pumpkin flowers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 3.28g Artichoke
Protein 3.27g 1.03g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.07g Artichoke
Carbs 10.51g 3.28g Artichoke
Calories 47kcal 15kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 39mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.7mg Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 24mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 49mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 173mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 13IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 11.7mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.042mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.69mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 68µg 59µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.036g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.004g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Artichoke 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
19%
Artichoke
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
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?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.036 g)

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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.