Winter squash vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Winter squash and Pumpkin flowers
- Winter squash has more Vitamin A, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
- Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 20% more than Winter squash.
- Pumpkin flowers have 3 times less Vitamin A than Winter squash. Winter squash has 261µg of Vitamin A, while Pumpkin flowers have 97µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +39.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +168.3% |
| 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 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
1.03 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
3.28 g
Water:
95.15 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
~equal in
Water
~95.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +188.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3575% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 37kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 0.89g | 1.03g |
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| Fats | 0.35g | 0.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 28mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.05g | 3.28g |
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| Carbs | 8.85g | 3.28g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 3.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 19mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5223IU | 1947IU |
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| Vitamin A | 261µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.067mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 59µg |
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| Choline | 10.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.072g | 0.036g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.009g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.004g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.035mg |
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| Leucine | 0.05mg |
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| Lysine | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.035mg |
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| Valine | 0.038mg |
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| Histidine | 0.017mg |
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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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.