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Pumpkin flowers vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin flowers and Winter squash

  • Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Winter squash is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 20% more than Winter squash.
  • Winter squash has 3 times less Folate than Pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers have 59µg of Folate, while Winter squash has 20µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, 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 9.3% 6.6% 21% 17% 27% 6% 8.1% 0.13% 24% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.3%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%

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 32% 313% 2.4% 0% 4% 15% 9.3% 14% 37% 0% 11% 15% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +195%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +168.3%
~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
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
~equal in Water ~89.21g

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
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3575%

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 Winter squash
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Winter squash Opinion
Calories 15kcal 37kcal Winter squash
Protein 1.03g 0.89g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.35g Winter squash
Vitamin C 28mg 9.6mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.28g 6.05g Winter squash
Carbs 3.28g 8.85g Winter squash
Magnesium 24mg 13mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 39mg 22mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 241mg Winter squash
Iron 0.7mg 0.44mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 3.3g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.8g Winter squash
Copper 0.082mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.22mg Winter squash
Phosphorus 49mg 19mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 1mg Winter squash
Vitamin A 1947IU 5223IU Winter squash
Vitamin A 97µg 261µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Winter squash
Manganese 0.187mg Winter squash
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.016mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.067mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.495mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.234mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.161mg Winter squash
Vitamin K 4.4µg Winter squash
Folate 59µg 20µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 10.6mg Winter squash
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.072g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.026g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.147g Winter squash
Tryptophan 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.027mg Winter squash
Isoleucine 0.035mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.05mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.033mg Winter squash
Methionine 0.011mg Winter squash
Phenylalanine 0.035mg Winter squash
Valine 0.038mg Winter squash
Histidine 0.017mg Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Winter squash
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
35%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.