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Shallot vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shallot and Pumpkin flowers

  • Shallot has more Iron, however, Pumpkin flowers are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 22% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot has 2 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. While Shallot has 334mg of Potassium, Pumpkin flowers have only 173mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Shallots, 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 Iron +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Calcium - 39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Calcium - 39

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 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +48575%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +73.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +48575%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +73.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +412.2%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Contains more Water +19.2%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +142.7%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +412.2%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Contains more Water +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot 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 Shallot Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 3.28g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 1.03g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Shallot
Carbs 16.8g 3.28g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 15kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 60mg 49mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 173mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.042mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.036g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.009g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.004g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shallot 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%
Shallot
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
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 - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.