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Chard vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chard and Pumpkin flowers

  • Chard is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Chard is 23% higher.
  • Chard contains 36 times more Sodium than Pumpkin flowers. Chard contains 179mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin flowers contain 5mg.

Food types used in this article are Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +48.7%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +217.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +217.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%

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.
Chard
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +555.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
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 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +555.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +168.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 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 +82.5%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +168.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.88g 1.03g Chard
Fats 0.08g 0.07g Chard
Carbs 4.13g 3.28g Chard
Calories 20kcal 15kcal Chard
Sugar 1.1g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.1g Chard
Calcium 58mg 39mg Chard
Iron 2.26mg 0.7mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 24mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 549mg 173mg Chard
Sodium 179mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.33mg Chard
Copper 0.163mg Chard
Manganese 0.334mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Chard
Vitamin A 6124IU 1947IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 97µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.075mg Chard
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.085mg Chard
Folate 9µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.036g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.009g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.004g Chard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chard 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
113%
Chard
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/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.