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Pistachio vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pistachio and Pumpkin seed

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Folate, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pistachio is 128% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 26 times less Vitamin B1 than Pistachio. Pistachio has 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin seed has 0.034mg.
  • Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +88.4%
Contains more Manganese +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +116.5%
Contains more Zinc +368.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +88.4%
Contains more Manganese +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +116.5%
Contains more Zinc +368.2%

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 +732.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4494.6%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +732.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4494.6%
Contains more Folate +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +133.6%
Contains more Carbs +97.8%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.55
Equal in Water - 4.5
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Fats +133.6%
Contains more Carbs +97.8%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.55
Equal in Water - 4.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 20.16g 18.55g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 19.4g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 560kcal 446kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 10.6g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 105mg 55mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 3.31mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 490mg 92mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 919mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 18mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 1.3mg 0.69mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.496mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 62IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 3µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.034mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.052mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.286mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.056mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.037mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 9µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.684mg 0.683mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.604mg 1.572mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.36mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.924mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.512mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 5.907g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 6.032g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 8.844g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Pumpkin seed
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
71%
Pistachio
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.