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Pumpkin flowers vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin flowers and drumstick tree?

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in vitamin A, yet drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 126% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 24 times more Vitamin A than drumstick tree. Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A, while drumstick tree has 4µg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and Drumstick pods, raw types in this comparison.

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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more IronIron +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~50mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.9%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.1%
Contains more OtherOther +106.4%
~equal in Water ~88.2g

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.033g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 15kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Protein 1.03g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.07g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 28mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 3.28g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Carbs 3.28g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Magnesium 24mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Calcium 39mg 30mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.7mg 0.36mg Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 49mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 5mg 42mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 74IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 97µg 4µg Pumpkin flowers
Manganese 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.074mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.62mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 59µg 44µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.003g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.