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Pumpkin flowers vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin flowers and Broccoli?

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 68% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broccoli. Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Broccoli has 31µg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and Broccoli, 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 Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.73
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 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.73

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 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
Equal in Folate - 63
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 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
Equal in Folate - 63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +173.8%
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Carbs +102.4%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Equal in Water - 89.3
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +173.8%
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Carbs +102.4%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850%
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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 1.03g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.07g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 3.28g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 15kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 39mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.7mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 173mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 5mg 33mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1947IU 623IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 31µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 28mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.639mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 59µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.039g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.