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Garlic vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Garlic and Pumpkin flowers

  • Garlic has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers has more Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Garlic's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Garlic. Garlic contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin flowers contain 0.042mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Garlic, 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 Calcium +364.1%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Selenium +1928.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +364.1%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Selenium +1928.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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.
Garlic
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Contains more Vitamin C +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +21533.3%
Contains more Folate +1866.7%
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 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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 C +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +21533.3%
Contains more Folate +1866.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +517.5%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +907.9%
Contains more Other +219.1%
Contains more Water +62.4%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +517.5%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +907.9%
Contains more Other +219.1%
Contains more Water +62.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6125%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6125%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 3.28g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 1.03g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 0.07g Garlic
Carbs 33.06g 3.28g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 15kcal Garlic
Sugar 1g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.1g Garlic
Calcium 181mg 39mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 0.7mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg 49mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 173mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 1.16mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 0.7µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 31.2mg 28mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.042mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.075mg Garlic
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.69mg Garlic
Vitamin B5 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.009g Garlic
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 0.004g Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garlic 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
43%
Garlic
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
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 - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic
Garlic 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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.