Pumpkin flowers vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pumpkin flowers and Corn
- Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Folate, yet Corn is richer in Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pumpkin flowers is 25% higher.
- Pumpkin flowers contain 13 times more Calcium than Corn. Pumpkin flowers contain 39mg of Calcium, while Corn contains 3mg.
Food types used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 CVitamin C | +409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +640.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.9% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +231.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2042.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +539.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
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
0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4055.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14975% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 15kcal | 96kcal |
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| Protein | 1.03g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 0.07g | 1.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 28mg | 5.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.28g | 18.58g |
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| Carbs | 3.28g | 20.98g |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 218mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.45mg |
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| Sugar | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1947IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.69mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.036g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.009g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.091mg |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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