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Cassava vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cassava and Pumpkin flowers

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, and Iron in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Cassava.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 11% more than Cassava.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 2 times less Potassium than Cassava. Cassava has 271mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers have 173mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cassava, 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 Potassium +56.6%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.5%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.5%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Equal in Selenium - 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 Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +14876.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +118.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
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 B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +14876.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +118.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +1060.4%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Contains more Water +59.4%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 +32%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +1060.4%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Contains more Water +59.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 3.28g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 1.03g Cassava
Fats 0.28g 0.07g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 3.28g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 15kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.27mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 27mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 271mg 173mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.34mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 13IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.042mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.69mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg Cassava
Folate 27µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.009g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.004g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cassava Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Cassava
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.