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Pumpkin flowers vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin flowers and Collard Greens different?

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, while Collard Greens is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Collard Greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 31% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 4 times more Folate than Collard Greens. Pumpkin flowers contain 59µg of Folate, while Collard Greens contains 16µg.

Pumpkin flowers, raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used 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 Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +61.4%
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 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +61.4%

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 C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Folate +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +290.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
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 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Folate +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +290.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +163.1%
Contains more Fats +928.6%
Contains more Carbs +72.3%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Equal in Water - 90.18
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +163.1%
Contains more Fats +928.6%
Contains more Carbs +72.3%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Equal in Water - 90.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4225%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.173 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4225%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Collard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 1.65g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 2.71g Collard Greens
Fats 0.07g 0.72g Collard Greens
Carbs 3.28g 5.65g Collard Greens
Calories 15kcal 33kcal Collard Greens
Sugar 0.4g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 4g Collard Greens
Calcium 39mg 141mg Collard Greens
Iron 0.7mg 1.13mg Collard Greens
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 32mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 117mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 15mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.23mg Collard Greens
Copper 0.051mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.51mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 7600IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 380µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 28mg 18.2mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.04mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.106mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.575mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.218mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.128mg Collard Greens
Folate 59µg 16µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 406.6µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.04mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.047g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.026g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.173g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Collard Greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
138%
Collard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
22%
Collard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.