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Potato flour vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato flour and Pumpkin flowers different?

  • Potato flour is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pumpkin flowers is 27% higher.
  • Potato flour contains 6 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. While Potato flour contains 1001mg of Potassium, Pumpkin flowers contain only 173mg.

Potato flour 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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +478.6%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +478.6%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%

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 B1 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +136%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 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 B1 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +136%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +569.9%
Contains more Fats +385.7%
Contains more Carbs +2433.5%
Contains more Other +568.1%
Contains more Water +1359.4%
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 +569.9%
Contains more Fats +385.7%
Contains more Carbs +2433.5%
Contains more Other +568.1%
Contains more Water +1359.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 3.28g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 1.03g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.07g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 3.28g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 15kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 39mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 0.7mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 24mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 49mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 173mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.54mg Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg Potato flour
Selenium 1.1µg 0.7µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.042mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 0.69mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.004g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.