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Asparagus vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Asparagus and Pumpkin flowers?

  • Asparagus is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 25% more.
  • Asparagus has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin flowers. While Asparagus has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, Pumpkin flowers have only 0.042mg.

We used Asparagus, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw types 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains more IronIron +205.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~49mg

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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +113.6%
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +23.4%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1150%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.036g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 20kcal 15kcal Asparagus
Protein 2.2g 1.03g Asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.07g Asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 1.78g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Carbs 3.88g 3.28g Asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 24mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 202mg 173mg Asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 0.7mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.1g Asparagus
Copper 0.189mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 49mg Asparagus
Sodium 2mg 5mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 38µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg Asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.042mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.075mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.69mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.004g Asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus 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
28%
Asparagus
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.