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Vegetable vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vegetable and Pumpkin flowers

  • Vegetable has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 28% more than Vegetable.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vegetable. Vegetable has 214µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pumpkin flowers have 97µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Iron +17.1%
Contains more Calcium +56%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Equal in Potassium - 173
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Calcium +56%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Equal in Potassium - 173

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 A +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Folate +210.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 A +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Folate +210.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +177.7%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +299.1%
Contains more Other +42.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 +177.7%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +299.1%
Contains more Other +42.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 3.28g Vegetable
Protein 2.86g 1.03g Vegetable
Fats 0.15g 0.07g Vegetable
Carbs 13.09g 3.28g Vegetable
Calories 65kcal 15kcal Vegetable
Sugar 3.12g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 4.4g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.82mg 0.7mg Vegetable
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 51mg 49mg Vegetable
Potassium 169mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 35mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.49mg Vegetable
Copper 0.083mg Vegetable
Manganese 0.379mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 4277IU 1947IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 97µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 3.2mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.042mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.075mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 0.69mg Vegetable
Vitamin B5 0.151mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0.074mg Vegetable
Folate 19µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g 0.036g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.009g Vegetable
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.004g Vegetable

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vegetable 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
36%
Vegetable
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
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 - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.