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Seaweed vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Seaweed and Pumpkin flowers

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin flowers has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Folate is 30% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 47 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin flowers contain 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, 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 +330.8%
Contains more Iron +307.1%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +307.1%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
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 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1578.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
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 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1578.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Other +1306.4%
Contains more Water +16.6%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 +63.1%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Other +1306.4%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +988.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1075%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +988.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1075%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Pumpkin flowers
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 3.28g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 1.03g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.07g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 3.28g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 15kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 39mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.7mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 24mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 89mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 233mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 116IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.042mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.075mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 59µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.009g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
36%
Seaweed
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
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 ($)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.