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Eggplant vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Eggplant and Pumpkin flowers

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher than Eggplant in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Iron.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 29% more than Eggplant.

Food varieties used in this article are Eggplant, 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 +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.2%
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 +8365.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Folate +168.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
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 +8365.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Folate +168.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +79.3%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 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 +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +79.3%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
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.
Eggplant Pumpkin flowers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 0.98g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.18g 0.07g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 3.28g Eggplant
Calories 25kcal 15kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.23mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 24mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 229mg 173mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 5mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 23IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.036g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.009g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.004g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggplant 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
9%
Eggplant
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.