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Pumpkin flowers vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin flowers and Chicory?

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer than Chicory in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% more.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 97 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicory. While Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chicory has only 1µg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw types in this article.

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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 +105.3%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -60%
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 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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 +6613.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.3%
Contains more Folate +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.6%
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 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6613.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.3%
Contains more Folate +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Equal in Other - 0.48
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Equal in Other - 0.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 0.9g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 0.9g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Chicory
Carbs 3.28g 4g Chicory
Calories 15kcal 17kcal Chicory
Fiber 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 39mg 19mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.24mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 26mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 5mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg Chicory
Copper 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.1mg Chicory
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 29IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 1µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 28mg 2.8mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.027mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.16mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Chicory
Folate 59µg 37µg Pumpkin flowers
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.002g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Chicory
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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.