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Edamame vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edamame and Pumpkin flowers different?

  • Edamame is richer in Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Edamame covers your daily need of Folate 63% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Edamame contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin flowers. Edamame contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin flowers contain 0.042mg.

Edamame, frozen, prepared and Pumpkin flowers, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152%
Contains more IronIron +224.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%

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.
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% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +427.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +359%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +553.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +1056.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.6%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 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 +14144.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 121kcal 15kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 1.03g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.07g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.71g 3.28g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 3.28g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 24mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 39mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 173mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.7mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 49mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 298IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 15µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.042mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.075mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.69mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 59µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Pumpkin flowers
Choline 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.009g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.004g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Pumpkin flowers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Edamame
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.584g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.