Pumpkin flowers vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pumpkin flowers and lotus root
- Pumpkin flowers have more vitamin A and folate; however, lotus root is richer in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and iron.
- Pumpkin flowers cover your daily vitamin A needs 39% more than lotus root.
- Lotus root has 5 times less folate than pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers have 59µg of folate, while lotus root has 13µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Lotus root, 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 SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +353.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.03 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
3.28 g
Water:
95.15 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +425.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 29% | |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 44mg | 18% |
| Folate | 59µg | 13µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.22mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 556mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 100mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.28g | 17.23g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.03g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 74kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.69mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.28g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root 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.