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Pumpkin flowers vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin flowers and Purslane

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Folate, and Vitamin C, however, Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Purslane covers your daily need of Iron 16% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 5 times more Folate than Purslane. While Pumpkin flowers have 59µg of Folate, Purslane has only 12µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin flowers, raw and Purslane, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +185.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +185.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.3%
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 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +414.3%
Contains more Other +189.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.39
Equal in Water - 92.86
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +414.3%
Contains more Other +189.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.39
Equal in Water - 92.86

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 1.03g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.07g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 3.28g 3.39g Purslane
Calories 15kcal 20kcal Purslane
Calcium 39mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.7mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 24mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 49mg 44mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 5mg 45mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.17mg Purslane
Copper 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1947IU 1320IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 28mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.48mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Purslane
Vitamin B6 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 59µg 12µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin flowers Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.