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Fennel vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fennel and Pumpkin flowers

  • Fennel has more Potassium, however, Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 18% more than Fennel.
  • Fennel has 2 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. While Fennel has 414mg of Potassium, Pumpkin flowers have only 173mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fennel, bulb, 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.
Fennel
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +25.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.7mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~49mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Fennel
5
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 40% 58% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
4
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.4%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 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 +655.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4125%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 31kcal 15kcal Fennel
Protein 1.24g 1.03g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.07g Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 4.2g 3.28g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 3.28g Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 49mg 39mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 173mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.7mg Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Copper 0.066mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 49mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 963IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 48µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Folate 27µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 13.2mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.009g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.004g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Pumpkin flowers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Fennel
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel 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 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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.