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Rutabagas vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rutabagas and Pumpkin flowers

  • Rutabagas contain less Vitamin A RAE, and Folate than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 11% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 2 times less Potassium than Rutabagas. Rutabagas contain 305mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers contain 173mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rutabagas, 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.
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Calcium - 39
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Calcium - 39
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +97250%
Contains more Vitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +181%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
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 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +97250%
Contains more Vitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +181%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 Fats +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas 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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.28g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 1.03g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.07g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 3.28g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 15kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 39mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 53mg 49mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 173mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.24mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 2IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.042mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.69mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.036g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.009g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.004g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.