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Pumpkin flowers vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin flowers and Dandelion greens

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Folate, however, Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 46% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 2 times more Folate than Dandelion greens. While Pumpkin flowers have 59µg of Folate, Dandelion greens have only 27µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin flowers, raw and Dandelion greens, 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 less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +379.5%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
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 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +379.5%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%

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 Folate +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
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 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Folate +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +162.1%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +180.5%
Contains more Other +283%
Equal in Water - 85.6
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +162.1%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +180.5%
Contains more Other +283%
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7550%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7550%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 1.03g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.07g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 3.28g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 15kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 39mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.7mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 24mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 49mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 173mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 5mg 76mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 28mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 59µg 27µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.17g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin flowers Dandelion 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
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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 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 ($)

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.