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Pumpkin flowers vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin flowers and Potato wedges?

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Potato wedges are richer in Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 +160%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +127.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +127.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.7

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Protein +162.1%
Contains more Fats +3042.9%
Contains more Carbs +677.4%
Contains more Other +176.6%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Protein +162.1%
Contains more Fats +3042.9%
Contains more Carbs +677.4%
Contains more Other +176.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16022.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2450%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16022.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2450%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.03g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.07g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 3.28g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 15kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 39mg 15mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.7mg
Magnesium 24mg 19mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 173mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 5mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.37mg Potato wedges
Selenium 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 0IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 28mg 11.2mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.04mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B6 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.55g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.514g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.