Pumpkin flowers vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pumpkin flowers and potatoes
- Pumpkin flowers have more vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate; however, potatoes are richer in potassium.
- Pumpkin flowers cover your daily vitamin A needs 39% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes have 3 times less vitamin C than pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers have 28mg of vitamin C, while potatoes have 9.6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, 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 | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
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 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.3% |
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:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +544.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183% |
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1325% |
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Saturated fat
~0.034g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 9.6mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 535mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 59µg | 28µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 3.28g | 21.15g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.69mg | 1.41mg | 5% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 93kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 1.03g | 2.5g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.28g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 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
16%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato 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 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.