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Carrot vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carrot and Pumpkin flowers

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A needs 82% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 2 times less Potassium than Carrot. Carrot has 320mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers have 173mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, 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.
Carrot
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
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 +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%

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.
Carrot
8
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 20% 1002% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
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 AVitamin A +758%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +210.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
3
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 FatsFats +242.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.1%
Contains more OtherOther +104.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.8%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
2
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2825%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.036g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 41kcal 15kcal Carrot
Protein 0.93g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.24g 0.07g Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 6.78g 3.28g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 3.28g Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 33mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 320mg 173mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 4.74g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.8g Carrot
Copper 0.045mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 69mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 16706IU 1947IU Carrot
Vitamin A 835µg 97µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.042mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.69mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Folate 19µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 8.8mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.009g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.004g Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
91%
Carrot
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.