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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 RAE, 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 RAE than Arrowroot. While Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +162.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +162.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 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 A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Folate +472.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Folate +472.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Protein +311.7%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Other +202.1%
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 Water +17.8%
Contains more Protein +311.7%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Other +202.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039

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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 1.03g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.07g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 3.28g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 15kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 39mg 6mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 49mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 173mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 5mg 26mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 1947IU 19IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 1µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 28mg 1.9mg Pumpkin flowers
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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Pumpkin flowers Arrowroot
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
35%
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.