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Pumpkin flowers vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin flowers and Turnip

  • The amount of Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Turnip.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Folate needs 11% more than Turnip.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Turnips, 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 Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Folate +293.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
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 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Folate +293.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +96%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Water - 91.87
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +96%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1225%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1225%

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 Turnip
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 1.03g 0.9g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Turnip
Carbs 3.28g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 15kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 39mg 30mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.3mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 27mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 5mg 67mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 1947IU 0IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 28mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.04mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.03mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.4mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 59µg 15µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.006g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.