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Pumpkin flowers vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin flowers and Burdock root

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Folate in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Burdock root.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 28% more than Burdock root.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Burdock root, 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 27% 12% 27% 30% 26% 9% 22% 0.65% 30% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
~equal in Calcium ~41mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~51mg
~equal in Sodium ~5mg
~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 10% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +428.7%
Contains more OtherOther +89.4%

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
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1375%

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 Burdock root
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Burdock root Opinion
Calories 15kcal 72kcal Burdock root
Protein 1.03g 1.53g Burdock root
Fats 0.07g 0.15g Burdock root
Vitamin C 28mg 3mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.28g 14.04g Burdock root
Carbs 3.28g 17.34g Burdock root
Magnesium 24mg 38mg Burdock root
Calcium 39mg 41mg Burdock root
Potassium 173mg 308mg Burdock root
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.3g Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 49mg 51mg Burdock root
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Vitamin A 1947IU 0IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 97µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.232mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.01mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.03mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.3mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
Folate 59µg 23µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 11.7mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.025g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.059g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg Burdock root
Threonine 0.026mg Burdock root
Isoleucine 0.03mg Burdock root
Leucine 0.032mg Burdock root
Lysine 0.067mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.009mg Burdock root
Phenylalanine 0.033mg Burdock root
Valine 0.033mg Burdock root
Histidine 0.031mg Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Burdock root
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin flowers
10%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root
Burdock root 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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 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 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. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.