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Pumpkin flowers vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin flowers and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Jerusalem artichoke have more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% more.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 97 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jerusalem artichoke. Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jerusalem artichoke has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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 more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Potassium +148%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Potassium +148%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 +9635%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Folate +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9635%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Folate +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Protein +94.2%
Contains more Carbs +431.7%
Contains more Other +440.4%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Protein +94.2%
Contains more Carbs +431.7%
Contains more Other +440.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 1.03g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.07g 0.01g Pumpkin flowers
Carbs 3.28g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 15kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 39mg 14mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 173mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 5mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 1947IU 20IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 1µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 28mg 4mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.06mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 59µg 13µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.004g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.001g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin flowers Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke 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 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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.