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Sweet potato leaves vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sweet potato leaves and Pumpkin flowers

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin flowers have more Vitamin C.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 21% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Sweet potato leaves. Sweet potato leaves contain 0.156mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin flowers contain 0.042mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato leaves, 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 +100%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -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 A +94%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +154.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
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 A +94%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +154.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.7%
Contains more Fats +628.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Other +191.5%
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 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 +141.7%
Contains more Fats +628.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Other +191.5%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 3.28g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 1.03g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.07g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 3.28g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 15kcal Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 39mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.7mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 24mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 49mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 173mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 1947IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 97µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.042mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.075mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.69mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.004g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato leaves 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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.