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Butterbur vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Butterbur and Pumpkin flowers

  • Butterbur has more Potassium, and Calcium, however, Pumpkin flowers has more Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Potassium is 14% more.
  • Butterbur has 3 times more Calcium than Pumpkin flowers. Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin flowers have 39mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), 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 +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%

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 C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3794%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +490%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 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 C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3794%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +490%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +210.6%
Contains more Protein +164.1%
Contains more Fats +75%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +210.6%
Contains more Protein +164.1%
Contains more Fats +75%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 3.28g Butterbur
Protein 0.39g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.04g 0.07g Pumpkin flowers
Carbs 3.61g 3.28g Butterbur
Calories 14kcal 15kcal Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 103mg 39mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 12mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 655mg 173mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.16mg Butterbur
Copper 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 31.5mg 28mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Butterbur
Vitamin B6 0.096mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterbur
Butterbur 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 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 ($)
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.