Pumpkin flowers vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pumpkin flowers and sweet onion
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and iron in pumpkin flowers is higher than in sweet onion.
- Pumpkin flowers cover your daily vitamin A needs 39% more than sweet onion.
- Sweet onion has 6 times less vitamin C than pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers have 28mg of vitamin C, while sweet onion has 4.8mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Onions, sweet, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +418.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +156.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.03 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
3.28 g
Water:
95.15 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.2% |
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Water
~91.24g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 28mg | 4.8mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 59µg | 23µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.69mg | 0.133mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.076mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.098mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 39mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 119mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 15kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.28g | 7.55g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.03g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.28g | 6.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.02g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
16%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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