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Taro vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro and Pumpkin flowers

  • Taro is richer in Potassium, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pumpkin flowers is 26% higher.
  • Taro contains 3 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. Taro contains 591mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers contain 173mg.

Food types used in this article are Taro, 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 +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +241.6%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Equal in Calcium - 39
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +241.6%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Equal in Calcium - 39
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.
Taro
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2461.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +168.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2461.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +168.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Water +34.7%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 +45.6%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Water +34.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1975%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1975%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 3.28g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.03g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.07g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 3.28g Taro
Calories 112kcal 15kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 43mg 39mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 33mg 24mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 49mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 173mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 76IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.042mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Taro
Folate 22µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.009g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.004g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro 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
18%
Taro
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.