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Napa cabbage vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Napa cabbage and Pumpkin flowers?

  • Napa cabbage has less Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% higher.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Pumpkin flowers, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Selenium +75%
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 A +640.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +37.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
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 +640.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +37.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +47.1%
Contains more Other +176.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 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 Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +47.1%
Contains more Other +176.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.1g 1.03g Napa cabbage
Fats 0.17g 0.07g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Calories 12kcal 15kcal Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 29mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.74mg 0.7mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 19mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 87mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 11mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.14mg Napa cabbage
Copper 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 263IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 3.2mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.037mg Napa cabbage
Folate 43µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage 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
7%
Napa cabbage
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 minerals?
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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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.