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Pumpkin flowers vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin flowers and Cabbage

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Cabbage is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 2 times more Magnesium than Cabbage. While Pumpkin flowers contain 24mg of Magnesium, Cabbage contains only 12mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Cabbage, 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 +48.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Potassium - 170
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 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Potassium - 170

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 +1886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.9%
Contains more Folate +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
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 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +1886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.9%
Contains more Folate +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +76.8%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Equal in Water - 92.18
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +76.8%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Equal in Water - 92.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 3.3g Cabbage
Protein 1.03g 1.28g Cabbage
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Cabbage
Carbs 3.28g 5.8g Cabbage
Calories 15kcal 25kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 39mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 0.7mg 0.47mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 12mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 26mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 170mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 18mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.18mg Cabbage
Copper 0.019mg Cabbage
Manganese 0.16mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 98IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 5µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 28mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.061mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.04mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.234mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 59µg 43µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.034g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.017g Cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.