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Pumpkin flowers vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin flowers and Sweet potato

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate, and Vitamin C, yet Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato is 96% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 10 times more Folate than Sweet potato. Pumpkin flowers contain 59µg of Folate, while Sweet potato contains 6µg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 4.7% 65% 1.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.2%
~equal in Calcium ~38mg
~equal in Iron ~0.69mg

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 65% 1153% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +887.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.1%
Contains more FatsFats +114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +531.4%
Contains more OtherOther +187.2%

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
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2200%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Sweet potato Opinion
Calories 15kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Protein 1.03g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.07g 0.15g Sweet potato
Vitamin C 28mg 19.6mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.28g 17.41g Sweet potato
Carbs 3.28g 20.71g Sweet potato
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Sweet potato
Calcium 39mg 38mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 475mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.7mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 6.48g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.3g Sweet potato
Copper 0.161mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.32mg Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Phosphorus 49mg 54mg Sweet potato
Sodium 5mg 36mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A 97µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Folate 59µg 6µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 13.1mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.052g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.002g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.092g Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Sweet potato
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
111%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.