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

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What are the main differences between Potato wedges and Pumpkin flowers?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 161 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pumpkin flowers. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pumpkin flowers have 0.009g.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +127.7%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +127.7%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
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 B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
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% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162.1%
Contains more Fats +3042.9%
Contains more Carbs +677.4%
Contains more Other +176.6%
Contains more Water +39.3%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +162.1%
Contains more Fats +3042.9%
Contains more Carbs +677.4%
Contains more Other +176.6%
Contains more Water +39.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16022.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16022.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.28g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.03g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.07g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.28g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 15kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 87mg 49mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 173mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.37mg Potato wedges
Selenium 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 11.2mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.042mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.69mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B6 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.009g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.004g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.514g)
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 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.
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.