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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.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 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 PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.6%
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 39% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1607.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +742.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.042mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +1357.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78%
Contains more OtherOther +17%
~equal in Protein ~1.03g
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1622.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10325%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 32kcal 15kcal Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 1.02g 0.07g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.94g 3.28g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 3.28g Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 7mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 268mg 173mg Tomatillo
Iron 0.62mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 3.93g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 39mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 1mg 5mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 6µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg 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
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 7.6mg 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 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
13%
Tomatillo
23%
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.