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Pumpkin flowers vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin flowers and Cassava

  • The amount of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, and Iron in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Cassava.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin A needs 11% more than Cassava.
  • Cassava has 3 times less Iron than Pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers have 0.7mg of Iron, while Cassava has 0.27mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Cassava, 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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more IronIron +159.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.6%
~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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14876.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.8%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +59.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1060.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Cassava Opinion
Calories 15kcal 160kcal Cassava
Protein 1.03g 1.36g Cassava
Fats 0.07g 0.28g Cassava
Vitamin C 28mg 20.6mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.28g 36.26g Cassava
Carbs 3.28g 38.06g Cassava
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 39mg 16mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 271mg Cassava
Iron 0.7mg 0.27mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 1.7g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.8g Cassava
Copper 0.1mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg Cassava
Phosphorus 49mg 27mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 14mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 13IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 97µg 1µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.048mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Folate 59µg 27µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 23.7mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.074g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.048g Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Cassava
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin flowers
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.