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Pumpkin flowers vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin flowers and Wax gourd

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Wax gourd.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 19% more than Wax gourd.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.2%
Contains more Potassium +3360%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
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 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.2%
Contains more Potassium +3360%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Folate +1375%
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% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Folate +1375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.04
Equal in Water - 96.06
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.04
Equal in Water - 96.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%

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 Wax gourd
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
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

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 2.04g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 0.4g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.2g Wax gourd
Carbs 3.28g 3.04g Pumpkin flowers
Calories 15kcal 14kcal Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 1.18g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1g Wax gourd
Calcium 39mg 18mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.38mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 17mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 107mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.022mg Wax gourd
Manganese 0.056mg Wax gourd
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 0IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.08mg Wax gourd
Vitamin C 28mg 10.5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.034mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.001mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.384mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.121mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B6 0.032mg Wax gourd
Folate 59µg 4µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.088g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Wax gourd
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
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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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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.