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Cardoon vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardoon and Pumpkin flowers different?

  • Cardoon is richer in Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 29% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon contains 34 times more Sodium than Pumpkin flowers. Cardoon contains 170mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin flowers contain 5mg.

Cardoon, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw types were 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 +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +131.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 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 +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +131.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Iron - 0.7

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 Folate +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 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 Folate +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Other +140.4%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 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 Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Other +140.4%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +925%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +925%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardoon 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 Cardoon Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 0.7g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Cardoon
Carbs 4.07g 3.28g Cardoon
Calories 17kcal 15kcal Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 39mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 42mg 24mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 400mg 173mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.17mg Cardoon
Copper 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 2mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 59µg Cardoon
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.036g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.009g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.004g Cardoon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon 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
10%
Cardoon
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.