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 RAE, 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.
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+237.6%
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Calcium
+254.5%
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Iron
+1066.7%
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Sodium
-64.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+237.6%
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Calcium
+254.5%
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Iron
+1066.7%
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Sodium
-64.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+44.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+600%
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Folate
+268.8%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+44.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+600%
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Folate
+268.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+35.9%
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Fats
+42.9%
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Carbs
+629.9%
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Other
+134%
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Water
+29.5%
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
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1.1 g
Protein:
1.03 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
3.28 g
Water:
95.15 g
Other:
0.47 g
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Protein
+35.9%
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Fats
+42.9%
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Carbs
+629.9%
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+134%
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Water
+29.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-27.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+975%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+350%
Saturated Fat:
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.043 g
Saturated Fat:
0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.004 g
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Saturated Fat
-27.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+975%
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Monounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.94g | 3.28g |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 1.03g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.07g |
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| Carbs | 23.94g | 3.28g |
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| Calories | 97kcal | 15kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 3g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 584mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.326mg |
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| Manganese | 0.331mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1947IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.036g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.009g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.004g |
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| 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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 ($)