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Pumpkin flowers vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin flowers and Red cabbage different?

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate, while Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 32% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 3 times more Folate than Red cabbage. Pumpkin flowers contain 59µg of Folate, while Red cabbage contains 18µg.

Pumpkin flowers, raw and Cabbage, red, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
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 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%

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 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.069
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 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.069

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +124.7%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Equal in Water - 90.39
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +124.7%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1900%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 1.03g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.07g 0.16g Red cabbage
Carbs 3.28g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 15kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 39mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 30mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 5mg 27mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.22mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.017mg Red cabbage
Manganese 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 1116IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 56µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 28mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.069mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.418mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 59µg 18µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Red cabbage
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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.