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Kale vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kale and Pumpkin flowers

  • Kale has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate.
  • Kale covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 65% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 2 times less Calcium than Kale. Kale has 72mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin flowers have 39mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +84.6%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%

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.
Kale
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Contains more Vitamin A +599.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Folate +353.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
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 +599.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Folate +353.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.5%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 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 +84.5%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4725%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4725%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kale Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 3.28g Kale
Protein 1.9g 1.03g Kale
Fats 0.4g 0.07g Kale
Carbs 5.63g 3.28g Kale
Calories 28kcal 15kcal Kale
Sugar 1.25g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2g Kale
Calcium 72mg 39mg Kale
Iron 0.9mg 0.7mg Kale
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 28mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 228mg 173mg Kale
Sodium 23mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.24mg Kale
Copper 0.156mg Kale
Manganese 0.416mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Kale
Vitamin A 13621IU 1947IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 97µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 41mg 28mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.042mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Kale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg Kale
Folate 13µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.009g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g 0.004g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kale Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
258%
Kale
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.