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Potato vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato and Pumpkin flowers

  • Potato has more Potassium, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 20% more than Potato.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 3 times less Potassium than Potato. Potato has 535mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers have 173mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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 Iron +54.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +209.2%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +54.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +209.2%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +75%

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.
Potato
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19370%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +110.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 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 B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19370%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +110.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +544.8%
Contains more Other +183%
Contains more Water +27.1%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +142.7%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +544.8%
Contains more Other +183%
Contains more Water +27.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1325%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1325%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 3.28g Potato
Protein 2.5g 1.03g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.07g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 3.28g Potato
Calories 93kcal 15kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.2g Potato
Calcium 15mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 1.08mg 0.7mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 24mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 49mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 173mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 10IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.042mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.69mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg Potato
Folate 28µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.036g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.004g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato 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
17%
Potato
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato 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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.