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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.
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +67.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 28.2
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +67.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 28.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +928.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Equal in Water - 93.54
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 Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +928.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8150%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 3.28g 1.31g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.07g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.28g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 15kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 39mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.7mg 0.56mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 41mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 5mg 7mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1947IU 1638IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 82µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28mg 28.2mg 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
Folate 59µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 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 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
48%
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.