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Pumpkin seed vs. Cranberry beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Cranberry beans

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, and Iron, while Cranberry beans has more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 83% more than Cranberry beans.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 31 times more Saturated Fat than Cranberry beans. While Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Cranberry beans contains only 0.119g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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 Iron +58.4%
Contains more Magnesium +424%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +803.5%
Contains more Copper +198.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Equal in Calcium - 50
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 36% 58% 35% 1% 32% 77% 49% 8%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Magnesium +424%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +803.5%
Contains more Copper +198.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Equal in Calcium - 50

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Folate +2200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 16% 10% 15% 19% 156% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Folate +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +4117.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.7%
Contains more Other +248.6%
Contains more Water +1336.7%
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
9% 24% 65%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 24.46 g
Water: 64.65 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +4117.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.7%
Contains more Other +248.6%
Contains more Water +1336.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4344.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.199 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4344.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Cranberry beans Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 15.86g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 9.34g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.46g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 24.46g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 136kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 8.6g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 50mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 2.09mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 50mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 135mg Cranberry beans
Potassium 919mg 387mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1mg Cranberry beans
Zinc 10.3mg 1.14mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.231mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.37mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 1.3µg Cranberry beans
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.21mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.069mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.515mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.24mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.081mg Cranberry beans
Folate 9µg 207µg Cranberry beans
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.111mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.393mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.412mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.746mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.641mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.14mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.505mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.489mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.26mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.119g Cranberry beans
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.04g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.199g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Cranberry beans
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
22%
Cranberry beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
38%
Cranberry beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Cranberry beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173736/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.