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Water chestnuts vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water chestnuts and Pumpkin flowers

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pumpkin flowers is 27% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 3 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. Water chestnuts contain 584mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers contain 173mg.

Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 16% 3.3% 52% 2.3% 109% 14% 27% 1.8% 43% 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 PotassiumPotassium +237.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more IronIron +1066.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~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.
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 13% 0% 24% 0% 35% 46% 19% 29% 76% 0% 0.75% 12% 20%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +629.9%
Contains more OtherOther +134%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 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 -27.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +975%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 97kcal 15kcal Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 1.03g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 20.94g 3.28g Water chestnuts
Carbs 23.94g 3.28g Water chestnuts
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 11mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 584mg 173mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.06mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 4.8g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 49mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.042mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.075mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.69mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 36.2mg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.036g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.004g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts 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
21%
Water chestnuts
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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 ($)

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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.