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Zucchini vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Zucchini and Pumpkin flowers

  • Zucchini has less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 11% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 2 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. While Zucchini has 261mg of Potassium, Pumpkin flowers have only 173mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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 B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +873.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Folate +145.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +873.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Folate +145.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2175%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2175%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.21g 1.03g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.07g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Calories 17kcal 15kcal Zucchini
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.37mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 38mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 261mg 173mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 200IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.042mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.075mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.009g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.004g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Zucchini Pumpkin flowers
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
16%
Zucchini
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.