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Pumpkin flowers vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin flowers and Seaweed

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Seaweed have more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Folate is 30% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 16 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Seaweed contains 6µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin flowers are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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 +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +307.1%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +307.1%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 +1578.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +205.1%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +1578.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +205.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Other +1306.4%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Other +1306.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +988.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1075%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +988.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1075%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 1.03g 1.68g Seaweed
Fats 0.07g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 3.28g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 15kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 39mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.7mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 24mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 49mg 42mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 89mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 233mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 1947IU 116IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 6µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 28mg 3mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.47mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Seaweed
Folate 59µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.247g Pumpkin flowers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.047g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
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 ($)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.