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Pumpkin flowers vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin flowers and Butterbur

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Butterbur have more Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Potassium is 14% more.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 32 times more Vitamin A RAE than Butterbur. Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Butterbur has 3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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 Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 +3794%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +490%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3794%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +490%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +164.1%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +210.6%
Equal in Water - 94.5
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +164.1%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +210.6%
Equal in Water - 94.5

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 1.03g 0.39g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.04g Pumpkin flowers
Carbs 3.28g 3.61g Butterbur
Calories 15kcal 14kcal Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 39mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.7mg 0.1mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 12mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 5mg 7mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.16mg Butterbur
Copper 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 1947IU 50IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 3µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 28mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.02mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.02mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.2mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Butterbur
Vitamin B6 0.096mg Butterbur
Folate 59µg 10µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Butterbur
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterbur
Butterbur 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 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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.