Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

The main differences between Sweet potato and Pumpkin flowers

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 96% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 3 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. Sweet potato contains 475mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers contain 173mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Pumpkin flowers, raw.

Infographic

Sweet potato vs Pumpkin flowers infographic
Infographic link

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 Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +174.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Calcium - 39
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +174.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Calcium - 39
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Phosphorus - 49

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin A +887.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Folate +883.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
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 +887.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Folate +883.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +531.4%
Contains more Other +187.2%
Contains more Water +25.6%
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 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 +95.1%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +531.4%
Contains more Other +187.2%
Contains more Water +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%

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 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 Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 3.28g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 1.03g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.07g Sweet potato
Carbs 20.71g 3.28g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 15kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.69mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 54mg 49mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 173mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 19218IU 1947IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 97µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.042mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.075mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.004g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
120%
Sweet potato
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.