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Borage vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Borage and Pumpkin flowers different?

  • Borage is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Borage is 33% higher.
  • Borage contains 3 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. While Borage contains 470mg of Potassium, Pumpkin flowers contain only 173mg.

Borage, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +138.5%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +138.5%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +353.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 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 A +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +353.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +206.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 +74.8%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +206.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2244.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2244.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.8g 1.03g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.07g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Calories 21kcal 15kcal Borage
Calcium 93mg 39mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.7mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 24mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 49mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 173mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.2mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 1947IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 97µg Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 28mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.042mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.075mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.69mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Borage
Vitamin B6 0.084mg Borage
Folate 13µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.009g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.004g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.