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Pumpkin flowers vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin flowers and Rutabagas

  • Rutabagas contain less Vitamin A, and Folate than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 11% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 3 times less Folate than Pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers contain 59µg of Folate, while Rutabagas contain 21µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Rutabagas, 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.
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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~53mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 117% 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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +181%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.7mg
~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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +128.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.8%
Contains more OtherOther +51.1%
~equal in Protein ~1.08g
~equal in Water ~89.43g

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
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2100%

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 Rutabagas
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 Rutabagas Opinion
Calories 15kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.03g 1.08g Rutabagas
Fats 0.07g 0.16g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 28mg 25mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.28g 6.32g Rutabagas
Carbs 3.28g 8.62g Rutabagas
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 39mg 43mg Rutabagas
Potassium 173mg 305mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.7mg 0.44mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 4.46g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 49mg 53mg Rutabagas
Sodium 5mg 12mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 2IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 97µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.04mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Folate 59µg 21µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 14.1mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.088g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Rutabagas
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
23%
Pumpkin flowers
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.