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Pumpkin flowers vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin flowers and Pea

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pea have more Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pea's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 18% higher.
  • Pea contains 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pea contains 40µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Peas, green, 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 Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
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 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%

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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Pea
Contains more Vitamin A +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.9%
Equal in Folate - 63
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 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.9%
Equal in Folate - 63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +420.4%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +376.5%
Contains more Other +95.7%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +420.4%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +376.5%
Contains more Other +95.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2450%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2450%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Pea Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 10.13g Pea
Protein 1.03g 5.36g Pea
Fats 0.07g 0.22g Pea
Carbs 3.28g 15.63g Pea
Calories 15kcal 84kcal Pea
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 5.93g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 5.5g Pea
Calcium 39mg 27mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 1.54mg Pea
Magnesium 24mg 39mg Pea
Phosphorus 49mg 117mg Pea
Potassium 173mg 271mg Pea
Sodium 5mg 3mg Pea
Zinc 1.19mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg Pea
Manganese 0.525mg Pea
Selenium 0.7µg 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin A 1947IU 801IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 40µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.14mg Pea
Vitamin C 28mg 14.2mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.259mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.149mg Pea
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 2.021mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.216mg Pea
Folate 59µg 63µg Pea
Vitamin K 25.9µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.039g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.019g Pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.102g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Pea
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
798%
Pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
34%
Pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.