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Pumpkin flowers vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin flowers and Arrowroot

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 70% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 97 times more Vitamin A than Arrowroot. While Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A, Arrowroot has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin flowers, raw and Arrowroot, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.4%
Contains more IronIron +217.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1373.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +472.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +311.7%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.2%
Contains more OtherOther +202.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2200%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.039g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Arrowroot Opinion
Calories 15kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Protein 1.03g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.07g 0.2g Arrowroot
Vitamin C 28mg 1.9mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.28g 12.09g Arrowroot
Carbs 3.28g 13.39g Arrowroot
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Arrowroot
Calcium 39mg 6mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 454mg Arrowroot
Iron 0.7mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 49mg 98mg Arrowroot
Sodium 5mg 26mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 19IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 97µg 1µg Pumpkin flowers
Manganese 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.059mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 59µg 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.039g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.004g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin flowers
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.