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Pumpkin flowers vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pumpkin flowers and taro

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, yet taro is richer in potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin flowers is 37% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 6 times more vitamin C than taro. Pumpkin flowers contain 28mg of vitamin C, while taro contains 4.5mg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Taro, 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.
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%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 32% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
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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 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.2%
~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
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.6%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +706.7%
Contains more OtherOther +155.3%

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
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1975%

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 Taro
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Taro DV% diff.
Vitamin C 28mg 4.5mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 22%
Copper 0.172mg 19%
Manganese 0.383mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Potassium 173mg 591mg 12%
Vitamin A 97µg 4µg 10%
Folate 59µg 22µg 9%
Carbs 3.28g 26.46g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 6%
Calories 15kcal 112kcal 5%
Phosphorus 49mg 84mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.025mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.095mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Zinc 0.23mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 0.55mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 33mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.083g 1%
Protein 1.03g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1µg 1%
Fats 0.07g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 3.28g 22.36g N/A
Calcium 39mg 43mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Sodium 5mg 11mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.009g 0.016g 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Taro
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
16%
Pumpkin flowers
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.