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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.9%
Contains more IronIron +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19370%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +155.3%
Contains more FatsFats +85.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +553.7%
Contains more OtherOther +187.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 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 -11.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1250%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 97kcal 15kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.03g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.07g Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 19.14g 3.28g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 3.28g Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 24mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 550mg 173mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.7mg Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 49mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 10IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg 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
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 15mg 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
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
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Pumpkin flowers
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
17%
Russet potato
23%
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.