Pumpkin vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pumpkin and Pumpkin flowers different?
- Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pumpkin flowers is 26% higher.
- Pumpkin contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin flowers. While Pumpkin contains 288µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pumpkin flowers contain only 97µg.
Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pumpkin flowers, 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.
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Potassium
+32.9%
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Sodium
-80%
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Calcium
+160%
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Iron
+22.8%
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Magnesium
+166.7%
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Phosphorus
+63.3%
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Selenium
+250%
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Potassium
+32.9%
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Sodium
-80%
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Calcium
+160%
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Iron
+22.8%
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Magnesium
+166.7%
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Phosphorus
+63.3%
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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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Vitamin A
+195.6%
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Vitamin C
+495.7%
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Vitamin B1
+35.5%
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Vitamin B3
+67.1%
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Folate
+555.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
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Vitamin A
+195.6%
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Vitamin C
+495.7%
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Vitamin B1
+35.5%
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Vitamin B3
+67.1%
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Folate
+555.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+49.4%
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Other
+31.9%
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Protein
+43.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.07
Equal in Water - 95.15
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
4.9 g
Water:
93.69 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
1.03 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
3.28 g
Water:
95.15 g
Other:
0.47 g
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Carbs
+49.4%
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+31.9%
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Protein
+43.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.07
Equal in Water - 95.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.004
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.004 g
Saturated Fat:
0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.004 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.004
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.8g | 3.28g |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 1.03g |
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| Fats | 0.07g | 0.07g | |
| Carbs | 4.9g | 3.28g |
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| Calories | 20kcal | 15kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5755IU | 1947IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 288µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.023mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.036g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.009g | 0.009g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.004g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
37%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.