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Pumpkin flowers vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pumpkin flowers and russet potatoes

  • Pumpkin flowers have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate; however, russet potatoes have more potassium.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% more.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 97 times more vitamin A than russet potatoes. Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of vitamin A, while russet potatoes have 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.9%
Contains more IronIron +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 93% 32% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.33% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.3%
Contains more FatsFats +85.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +553.7%
Contains more OtherOther +187.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 18% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1250%

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 Russet potato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Russet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 27%
Vitamin C 28mg 8.3mg 22%
Copper 0.107mg 12%
Vitamin A 97µg 1µg 11%
Potassium 173mg 550mg 11%
Manganese 0.228mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Folate 59µg 26µg 8%
Starch 17.45g 7%
Carbs 3.28g 21.44g 6%
Iron 0.7mg 1.07mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 1.348mg 4%
Calories 15kcal 97kcal 4%
Protein 1.03g 2.63g 3%
Zinc 0.35mg 3%
Phosphorus 49mg 71mg 3%
Choline 15mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.048mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.067mg 2%
Calcium 39mg 18mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 30mg 1%
Fats 0.07g 0.13g 0%
Net carbs 3.28g 19.14g N/A
Sugar 1.08g N/A
Sodium 5mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.009g 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.054g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.125mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.041mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0%
Valine 0.131mg 0%
Histidine 0.044mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Russet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Pumpkin flowers
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.