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Russet potato vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Russet potato and Pumpkin flowers

  • Russet potato has more Potassium, however, Pumpkin flowers has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% more.
  • Russet potato has 3 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. Russet potato has 550mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers have 173mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, Russet, 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 Iron +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Potassium +217.9%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Potassium +217.9%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +19370%
Contains more Vitamin C +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +126.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +19370%
Contains more Vitamin C +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +126.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.3%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +553.7%
Contains more Other +187.2%
Contains more Water +27.8%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 Protein +155.3%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +553.7%
Contains more Other +187.2%
Contains more Water +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1250%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1250%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 3.28g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.03g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.07g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 3.28g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 15kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 1.07mg 0.7mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 24mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 49mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 173mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 10IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.042mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.69mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.036g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.004g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Russet potato Pumpkin flowers
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
18%
Russet potato
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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.

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.