Red potato vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between red potato and pumpkin flowers
- Red potato is richer in potassium and vitamin B3, yet pumpkin flowers are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pumpkin flowers is 17% higher.
- Red potato contains 3 times more potassium than pumpkin flowers. Red potato contains 545mg of potassium, while pumpkin flowers contain 173mg.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +215% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
1.03 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
3.28 g
Water:
95.15 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +497.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
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 | -27.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +975% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 28mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 97µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 173mg | 11% |
| Folate | 27µg | 59µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.173mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 19.59g | 3.28g | 5% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 15kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 18.9mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.3g | 1.03g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.79g | 3.28g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
16%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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 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.