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

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin flowers and Chinese broccoli

  • Chinese broccoli is higher than Pumpkin flowers in Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.

Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%

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.
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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~28.2mg
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.7%
Contains more FatsFats +928.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.2%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%
~equal in Water ~93.54g

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8150%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 15kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Protein 1.03g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.07g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 3.28g 1.31g Pumpkin flowers
Carbs 3.28g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 39mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 173mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.7mg 0.56mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 0.84g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 49mg 41mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 7mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 1638IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 97µg 82µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.437mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 59µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.11g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Chinese broccoli
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
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.