Pumpkin flowers vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pumpkin flowers and red leaf lettuce
- Pumpkin flowers have more vitamin C and folate; however, red leaf lettuce is higher in vitamin A and iron.
- Red leaf lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 31% more than pumpkin flowers.
- Pumpkin flowers have 8 times more vitamin C than red leaf lettuce. While pumpkin flowers have 28mg of vitamin C, red leaf lettuce has only 3.7mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin flowers, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 | +656.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +286.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.4% |
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:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17% |
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Water
~95.64g
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1700% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 117% | |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 375µg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 3.7mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 59µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.69mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.03g | 1.33g | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 16kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.28g | 2.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.28g | 1.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 173mg | 187mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.28g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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 ($)