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Sweet onion vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet onion and Pumpkin flowers

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, and Iron in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Sweet onion.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 26% more than Sweet onion.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, sweet, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6% 11% 9.8% 19% 3.5% 12% 1% 9.9% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.4%
Contains more IronIron +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0.06% 0.4% 0% 10% 4.6% 2.5% 5.9% 30% 0% 0.75% 17% 3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.042mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 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 FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.4%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet onion Pumpkin flowers
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet onion Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 32kcal 15kcal Sweet onion
Protein 0.8g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.08g 0.07g Sweet onion
Vitamin C 4.8mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 6.65g 3.28g Sweet onion
Carbs 7.55g 3.28g Sweet onion
Magnesium 9mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 20mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 119mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.26mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 5.02g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 0.9g Sweet onion
Copper 0.056mg Sweet onion
Zinc 0.13mg Sweet onion
Phosphorus 27mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 8mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.02mg Sweet onion
Manganese 0.076mg Sweet onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.098mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Sweet onion
Vitamin K 0.3µg Sweet onion
Folate 23µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 5.5mg Sweet onion
Saturated Fat 0.036g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers
Tryptophan 0.009mg Sweet onion
Threonine 0.018mg Sweet onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Sweet onion
Leucine 0.025mg Sweet onion
Lysine 0.033mg Sweet onion
Methionine 0.009mg Sweet onion
Phenylalanine 0.024mg Sweet onion
Valine 0.02mg Sweet onion
Histidine 0.011mg Sweet onion
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet onion Pumpkin flowers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Sweet onion
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Sweet onion
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.
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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.