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Red leaf lettuce vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Red leaf lettuce and Pumpkin flowers

  • Red leaf lettuce has more Vitamin A, and Iron, however, Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Red leaf lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin A 31% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Red leaf lettuce has 2 times more Iron than Pumpkin flowers. While Red leaf lettuce has 1.2mg of Iron, Pumpkin flowers have only 0.7mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Pumpkin flowers, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 17% 45% 9.3% 5.5% 12% 3.3% 26% 8.2%
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%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Potassium ~173mg

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 12% 450% 3% 0% 16% 18% 6% 8.6% 23% 0% 351% 27% 6.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +656.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.075mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more FatsFats +214.3%
Contains more OtherOther +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.1%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.072 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Red leaf lettuce Pumpkin flowers
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red leaf lettuce Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 16kcal 15kcal Red leaf lettuce
Protein 1.33g 1.03g Red leaf lettuce
Fats 0.22g 0.07g Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin C 3.7mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 1.36g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Carbs 2.26g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 33mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 187mg 173mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Red leaf lettuce
Sugar 0.48g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 0.9g Red leaf lettuce
Copper 0.028mg Red leaf lettuce
Zinc 0.2mg Red leaf lettuce
Phosphorus 28mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 25mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 7492IU 1947IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 375µg 97µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.15mg Red leaf lettuce
Manganese 0.203mg Red leaf lettuce
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.042mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.075mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.144mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin K 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Folate 36µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 11.8mg Red leaf lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.036g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.004g Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.022mg Red leaf lettuce
Threonine 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Isoleucine 0.038mg Red leaf lettuce
Leucine 0.07mg Red leaf lettuce
Lysine 0.045mg Red leaf lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Red leaf lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.067mg Red leaf lettuce
Valine 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Histidine 0.019mg Red leaf lettuce
Fructose 0.28g Red leaf lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red leaf lettuce Pumpkin flowers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
71%
Red leaf lettuce
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red leaf lettuce
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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 ($)

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. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.