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Pumpkin flowers vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin flowers and Broad bean

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Broad bean is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broad bean. While Pumpkin flowers contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, Broad bean contains only 14µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
2
:
8
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Pumpkin flowers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%

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.
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
3
:
5
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin A +621.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Equal in Folate - 58
Pumpkin flowers
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%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +621.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Equal in Folate - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
1
:
4
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +366%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +207.9%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Pumpkin flowers
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +366%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +207.9%
Contains more Other +91.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers
1
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2
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7475%
Pumpkin flowers
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7475%

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 Broad bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 1.03g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.07g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 3.28g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 15kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 39mg 18mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 24mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 49mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 173mg 193mg Broad bean
Sodium 5mg 41mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 1947IU 270IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 14µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 28mg 19.8mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.029mg Broad bean
Folate 59µg 58µg Pumpkin flowers
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.142g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Broad bean
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
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean 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 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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.