Yam vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yam and pumpkin flowers different?
- Yam is richer in potassium, while pumpkin flowers are higher in vitamin C, folate, and vitamin A.
- Pumpkin flowers cover your daily need for vitamin C, 18% more than yam.
- Yam contains 4 times more potassium than pumpkin flowers. Yam contains 670mg of potassium, while pumpkin flowers contain 173mg.
Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Pumpkin flowers, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +287.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +131.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +268.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
1.03 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
3.28 g
Water:
95.15 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +737.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
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 | -19.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1400% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 28mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.371mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Potassium | 670mg | 173mg | 15% |
| Folate | 16µg | 59µg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 97µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.48g | 3.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 15kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.2mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.49g | 1.03g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.58g | 3.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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.