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Pumpkin flowers vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin flowers and Mustard Greens?

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Folate, yet Mustard Greens is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 58% more.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 7 times more Folate than Mustard Greens. While Pumpkin flowers have 59µg of Folate, Mustard Greens has only 9µg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +202.6%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Equal in Potassium - 162
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 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +202.6%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Equal in Potassium - 162

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 C +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +535.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 25.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +535.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 25.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Fats +571.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Equal in Water - 91.78
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Fats +571.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050%

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 Mustard Greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 2.51g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.07g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 3.28g 4.51g Mustard Greens
Calories 15kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Sugar 1.41g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 39mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.7mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 24mg 13mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 42mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 162mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 9mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.22mg Mustard Greens
Copper 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 28mg 25.3mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.041mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.063mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.433mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Folate 59µg 9µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.046g Mustard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Mustard Greens
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
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
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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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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.