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Spirulina vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spirulina and Pumpkin flowers

  • Spirulina has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Pumpkin flowers has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Spirulina has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin flowers. Spirulina has 0.222mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin flowers have 0.042mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, 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 +298.6%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +298.6%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
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 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3376.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3011.1%
Contains more Folate +555.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
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 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3376.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3011.1%
Contains more Folate +555.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +474.8%
Contains more Fats +457.1%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Equal in Water - 95.15
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 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 +474.8%
Contains more Fats +457.1%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 5.92g 1.03g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.07g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Calories 26kcal 15kcal Spirulina
Sugar 0.3g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 0.4g Spirulina
Calcium 12mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 2.79mg 0.7mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 11mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 127mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 98mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.2mg Spirulina
Copper 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 56IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.042mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.075mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 0.69mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg Spirulina
Folate 9µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.009g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.004g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina 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
18%
Spirulina
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
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 minerals?
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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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.