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Portobello vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Portobello and Pumpkin flowers different?

  • Portobello is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Portobello is 39% higher.
  • Portobello contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Pumpkin flowers. While Portobello contains 6.255mg of Vitamin B3, Pumpkin flowers contain only 0.69mg.

Mushrooms, portabella, grilled and Pumpkin flowers, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +175.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.6%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.6%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +806.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +210.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +806.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +210.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +218.4%
Contains more Fats +728.6%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +121.3%
Equal in Water - 95.15
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 +218.4%
Contains more Fats +728.6%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +121.3%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Portobello 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 Portobello Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 3.28g 1.03g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.07g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 3.28g Portobello
Calories 29kcal 15kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.2g Portobello
Calcium 3mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.4mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 13mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 135mg 49mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 173mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg Portobello
Selenium 21.9µg 0.7µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.042mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.075mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.69mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg Portobello
Folate 19µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Tryptophan 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.009g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.004g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Portobello 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
30%
Portobello
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Portobello
Portobello 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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.