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Pumpkin flowers vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin flowers and Chinese cabbage

  • Pumpkin flowers have less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +45.7%
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +45.7%

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 B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.7%
Contains more Folate +11.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.7%
Contains more Folate +11.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50.5%
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Water - 95.32
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +50.5%
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 1.18g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.07g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 3.28g 2.18g Pumpkin flowers
Calories 15kcal 13kcal Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 1.18g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 39mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 24mg 19mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 37mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 5mg 65mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.19mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.021mg Chinese cabbage
Manganese 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 28mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.04mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.07mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 59µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Chinese 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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.