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Winter squash vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Winter squash and Chrysanthemum

  • Winter squash has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum has more Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 288% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Winter squash. Winter squash contains 9.6mg of Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum contains 1.4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +431.8%
Contains more Iron +420.5%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.3%
Contains more Zinc +222.7%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +404.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +431.8%
Contains more Iron +420.5%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.3%
Contains more Zinc +222.7%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +404.3%

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 +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.9%
Contains more Folate +785%
Contains more Vitamin K +7854.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.531
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.9%
Contains more Folate +785%
Contains more Vitamin K +7854.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.531
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +193%
Contains more Protein +277.5%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Equal in Water - 91.4
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +193%
Contains more Protein +277.5%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Equal in Water - 91.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter squash Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 6.05g 0.02g Winter squash
Protein 0.89g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.35g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 8.85g 3.02g Winter squash
Calories 37kcal 24kcal Winter squash
Sugar 3.3g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 2.8g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 22mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.44mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 19mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 241mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 1mg 118mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.22mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.082mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.187mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.4µg Winter squash
Vitamin A 5223IU 2320IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 116µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Winter squash
Vitamin C 9.6mg 1.4mg Winter squash
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.067mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.234mg 0.221mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 20µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 4.4µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.027mg Winter squash
Isoleucine 0.035mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.05mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.033mg Winter squash
Methionine 0.011mg Winter squash
Phenylalanine 0.035mg Winter squash
Valine 0.038mg Winter squash
Histidine 0.017mg Winter squash
Saturated Fat 0.072g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Winter squash Chrysanthemum
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
38%
Winter squash
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Winter squash
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/nutrients
  2. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.