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Pumpkin flowers vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin flowers and Carrot

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 82% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Carrot has 5 times less Vitamin C than Pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers have 28mg of Vitamin C, while Carrot has 5.9mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Carrots, 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 Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Potassium +85%
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 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Potassium +85%

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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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin C +374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +758%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
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 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +758%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Carbs +192.1%
Contains more Other +104.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.93
Equal in Water - 88.29
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Carbs +192.1%
Contains more Other +104.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.93
Equal in Water - 88.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2825%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2825%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 1.03g 0.93g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.24g Carrot
Carbs 3.28g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 15kcal 41kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 39mg 33mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.3mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 12mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 35mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 5mg 69mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.24mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 28mg 5.9mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.058mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 59µg 19µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.037g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.