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Broad bean vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broad bean and Pumpkin flowers

  • Broad bean is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Broad bean contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin flowers. While Broad bean contains 0.128mg of Vitamin B1, Pumpkin flowers contain only 0.042mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
8
:
2
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Pumpkin flowers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%

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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
5
:
3
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +621.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.4%
Equal in Folate - 59
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Pumpkin flowers
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 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +621.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.4%
Equal in Folate - 59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
Contains more Protein +366%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +207.9%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Pumpkin flowers
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 +366%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +207.9%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Water +13.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
1
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7475%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Pumpkin flowers
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7475%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 3.28g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 1.03g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.07g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 3.28g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 15kcal Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 1.5mg 0.7mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 24mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 49mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 173mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 19.8mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.042mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.075mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.69mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.029mg Broad bean
Folate 58µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.004g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Broad bean 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
18%
Broad bean
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean 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 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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.