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Tomatillo vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomatillo and Pumpkin flowers

  • Tomatillo has more Vitamin B3, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 18% more than Tomatillo.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Tomatillo. Tomatillo has 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Pumpkin flowers have 0.69mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, 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 Potassium +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1607.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
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 B3 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1607.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1357.1%
Contains more Carbs +78%
Contains more Other +17%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 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 Fats +1357.1%
Contains more Carbs +78%
Contains more Other +17%
Equal in Protein - 1.03
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1622.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1622.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomatillo Pumpkin flowers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Tomatillo Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 3.28g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 1.02g 0.07g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 3.28g Tomatillo
Calories 32kcal 15kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.62mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 39mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 268mg 173mg Tomatillo
Sodium 1mg 5mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 114IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.042mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.69mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.009g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.004g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo 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
13%
Tomatillo
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.