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Truffle vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Truffle and Pumpkin flowers

  • Truffle is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Truffle is 78% higher.
  • Truffle contains 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Pumpkin flowers. Truffle contains 0.844mg of Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin flowers contain 0.075mg.

Food types used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 +307.7%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.5%
Contains more Potassium +335.8%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +307.7%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.5%
Contains more Potassium +335.8%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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 B2 +1025.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Folate +55.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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 B2 +1025.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Folate +55.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +798.1%
Contains more Fats +942.9%
Contains more Carbs +2125.9%
Contains more Other +370.2%
Contains more Water +542.9%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +798.1%
Contains more Fats +942.9%
Contains more Carbs +2125.9%
Contains more Other +370.2%
Contains more Water +542.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 9.25g 1.03g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.07g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 3.28g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 15kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 39mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.7mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 24mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 49mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 173mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 0mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.075mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.69mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.