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Beetroot vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beetroot and Pumpkin flowers?

  • Beetroot is richer in Folate, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% higher.
  • Beetroot has 2 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. Beetroot has 325mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers have 173mg.

We used Beets, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 ProteinProtein +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +142.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.5%
Contains more OtherOther +129.8%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +255.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 43kcal 15kcal Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 1.03g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0.07g Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 6.76g 3.28g Beetroot
Carbs 9.56g 3.28g Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 16mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 325mg 173mg Beetroot
Iron 0.8mg 0.7mg Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 78mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 33IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 2µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Folate 109µg 59µg Beetroot
Choline 6mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.036g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.009g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.004g Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Pumpkin flowers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Beetroot
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.