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Pumpkin flowers vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin flowers and Summer squash?

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, yet Summer squash is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 12% more.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Summer squash. While Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, Summer squash has only 10µg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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 +873.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.3%
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +873.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.35
Equal in Water - 94.64
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.35
Equal in Water - 94.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2125%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2125%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 2.25g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 0.07g 0.18g Summer squash
Carbs 3.28g 3.35g Summer squash
Calories 15kcal 16kcal Summer squash
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 39mg 15mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.35mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 38mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 5mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 200IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 10µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 28mg 17mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.487mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 59µg 29µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.044g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.