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Pumpkin flowers vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin flowers and Cauliflower

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin A RAE, while Cauliflower have more Vitamin C.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Cauliflower, 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 +77.3%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +77.3%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Equal in Folate - 57
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Equal in Folate - 57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.4%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +51.5%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Equal in Water - 92.07
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +86.4%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +51.5%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +675%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +675%

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 Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 2.97g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.07g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 3.28g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 15kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 39mg 22mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.42mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 44mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 5mg 30mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 0IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 28mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.06mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.507mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 59µg 57µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.13g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
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 - $0.4)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.