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Cucumber vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cucumber and Pumpkin flowers

  • Cucumber contains less Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, 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 less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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 A +1754.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +604.1%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
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 +1754.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +604.1%
Contains more Folate +742.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Protein +58.5%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 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 +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Protein +58.5%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 0.65g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.11g 0.07g Cucumber
Carbs 3.63g 3.28g Cucumber
Calories 15kcal 15kcal
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.28mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 13mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 24mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 147mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 2mg 5mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 105IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 2.8mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 7µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.004g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
9%
Cucumber
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
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 - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.