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Turnip vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turnip and Pumpkin flowers

  • The amount of Folate, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Turnip.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Folate needs 11% more than Turnip.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnips, 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.
Turnip
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
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 CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
~equal in Potassium ~173mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Turnip
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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 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +293.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.042mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 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 +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.4%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
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16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1225%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 28kcal 15kcal Turnip
Protein 0.9g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 4.63g 3.28g Turnip
Carbs 6.43g 3.28g Turnip
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 30mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 191mg 173mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 3.8g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Copper 0.085mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg Turnip
Phosphorus 27mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 67mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Folate 15µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 11.1mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.036g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.004g Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Pumpkin flowers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Turnip
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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 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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.