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Chinese broccoli vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese broccoli and Pumpkin flowers

  • Chinese broccoli is higher than Pumpkin flowers in Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 3 times more Calcium than Pumpkin flowers. While Chinese broccoli contains 100mg of Calcium, Pumpkin flowers contain only 39mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
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 B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 28
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +928.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 +10.7%
Contains more Fats +928.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.14g 1.03g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.07g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 3.28g Chinese broccoli
Calories 22kcal 15kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 39mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 41mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 261mg 173mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 28mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.042mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.075mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 59µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.009g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.004g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese broccoli 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.