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Escarole vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Escarole and Pumpkin flowers

  • The amount of Vitamin C in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Escarole.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 27% more than Escarole.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added 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 +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Iron - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +748.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1947
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
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 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +748.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1947

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Other +178.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15
3% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 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 +11.7%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Other +178.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1925%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1925%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Escarole Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 0.27g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.15g 1.03g Escarole
Fats 0.18g 0.07g Escarole
Carbs 3.07g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Calories 19kcal 15kcal Escarole
Sugar 0.23g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.8g Escarole
Calcium 46mg 39mg Escarole
Iron 0.72mg 0.7mg Escarole
Magnesium 13mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 22mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 245mg 173mg Escarole
Sodium 19mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.69mg Escarole
Copper 0.087mg Escarole
Manganese 0.385mg Escarole
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1888IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 94µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.4mg Escarole
Vitamin C 3.3mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.042mg Escarole
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.312mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.826mg Escarole
Vitamin B6 0.016mg Escarole
Folate 78µg 59µg Escarole
Vitamin K 211.9µg Escarole
Tryptophan 0.005mg Escarole
Threonine 0.046mg Escarole
Isoleucine 0.066mg Escarole
Leucine 0.09mg Escarole
Lysine 0.058mg Escarole
Methionine 0.013mg Escarole
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Escarole
Valine 0.058mg Escarole
Histidine 0.021mg Escarole
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.004g Escarole

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Escarole 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
67%
Escarole
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Escarole
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Escarole
Escarole 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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/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.