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Pumpkin flowers vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin flowers and Welsh onion different?

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Folate, however, Welsh onion is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pumpkin flowers is 11% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 2 times more Calcium than Welsh onion. While Pumpkin flowers contain 39mg of Calcium, Welsh onion contains only 18mg.

Pumpkin flowers, raw and Onions, welsh, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +74.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
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% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +74.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 49

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 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Folate +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Equal in Vitamin C - 27
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 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Folate +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Equal in Vitamin C - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.5%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Water - 90.5
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +84.5%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Water - 90.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3800%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3800%

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 Welsh onion
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Welsh onion Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 4.1g Welsh onion
Protein 1.03g 1.9g Welsh onion
Fats 0.07g 0.4g Welsh onion
Carbs 3.28g 6.5g Welsh onion
Calories 15kcal 34kcal Welsh onion
Sugar 2.18g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.4g Welsh onion
Calcium 39mg 18mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 1.22mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 49mg
Potassium 173mg 212mg Welsh onion
Sodium 5mg 17mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.52mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg Welsh onion
Manganese 0.137mg Welsh onion
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 1160IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.51mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 28mg 27mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.09mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.4mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.169mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B6 0.072mg Welsh onion
Folate 59µg 16µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.067g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.056g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.156g Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Welsh onion
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
61%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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)
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.