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Pumpkin flowers vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pumpkin flowers and parsnip

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet parsnip is richer in potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pumpkin flowers is 12% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Parsnips, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Calcium ~36mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 93% 32% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.7mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +448.5%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 18% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1144.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1075%

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 Parsnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Copper 0.12mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin C 28mg 17mg 12%
Vitamin A 97µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Potassium 173mg 375mg 6%
Zinc 0.59mg 5%
Carbs 3.28g 17.99g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.09mg 4%
Phosphorus 49mg 71mg 3%
Calories 15kcal 75kcal 3%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.05mg 2%
Folate 59µg 67µg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 0.59mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 29mg 1%
Protein 1.03g 1.2g 0%
Fats 0.07g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 3.28g 13.09g N/A
Calcium 39mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Sodium 5mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.7mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.009g 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.047g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Pumpkin flowers
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.