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Pumpkin seed vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Bulgur?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Bulgur is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 88% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 87 times more Saturated Fat than Bulgur. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Bulgur has 0.042g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Bulgur, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 +450%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +718.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +1251.5%
Contains more Zinc +1707%
Contains more Copper +820%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
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 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +718.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +1251.5%
Contains more Zinc +1707%
Contains more Copper +820%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%

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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Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +502.3%
Contains more Fats +7983.3%
Contains more Carbs +189.3%
Contains more Other +1017.6%
Contains more Water +1628%
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
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +502.3%
Contains more Fats +7983.3%
Contains more Carbs +189.3%
Contains more Other +1017.6%
Contains more Water +1628%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19358.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8924.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19358.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8924.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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 Bulgur
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 14.08g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 3.08g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.24g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 18.58g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 83kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 0.1g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 4.5g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 10mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.96mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 32mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 40mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 68mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 10.3mg 0.57mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.075mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg Bulgur
Vitamin A 62IU 2IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.057mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.028mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.083mg Bulgur
Folate 9µg 18µg Bulgur
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.048mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.089mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.114mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.208mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.085mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.048mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.145mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.139mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.071mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.042g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.031g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.098g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Bulgur
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
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.628g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur
Bulgur is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur
Bulgur 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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/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.