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Pumpkin flowers vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin flowers and Shallot

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Shallot is higher in Iron.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 22% more than Shallot.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin flowers, raw and Shallots, 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 Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 37
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 37

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 +48575%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
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 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +48575%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +412.2%
Contains more Other +70.2%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +412.2%
Contains more Other +70.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875%

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 Shallot
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 Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 1.03g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Shallot
Carbs 3.28g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 15kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 39mg 37mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 173mg 334mg Shallot
Sodium 5mg 12mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 1947IU 4IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 28mg 8mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.02mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.2mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 59µg 34µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
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 - 30)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.