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Pumpkin flowers vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin flowers and Garden asparagus?

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Garden asparagus is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 25% more.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Garden asparagus. While Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, Garden asparagus has only 38µg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and Asparagus, raw types 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 Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +205.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +205.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Folate +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Folate +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.6%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Equal in Water - 93.22
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +113.6%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1150%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1150%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 1.78g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.07g 0.12g Garden asparagus
Carbs 3.28g 3.88g Garden asparagus
Calories 15kcal 20kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 39mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 173mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 5mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 1947IU 756IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 38µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 28mg 5.6mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 59µg 52µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.04g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.