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Salsify vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salsify and Pumpkin flowers

  • Salsify is richer in Vitamin B2, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pumpkin flowers is 26% higher.
  • Salsify contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Pumpkin flowers. Salsify contains 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin flowers contain 0.075mg.

Food types used in this article are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Folate +293.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Folate +293.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +368.3%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Water +17.5%
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +165%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +368.3%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Water +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
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.
Salsify Pumpkin flowers
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 3.28g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 1.03g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.07g Salsify
Carbs 15.36g 3.28g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 15kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 39mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 56mg 49mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 173mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.042mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.075mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.004g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Salsify
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
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 ($)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.