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Pumpkin seed vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Flax

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, while Flax has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 134% more than Pumpkin seed.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 2 times more Zinc than Flax. While Pumpkin seed contains 10.3mg of Zinc, Flax contains only 4.34mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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 +13%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +137.3%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +73.1%
Contains more Magnesium +49.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +597.8%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Contains more Manganese +400.4%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +137.3%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +73.1%
Contains more Magnesium +49.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +597.8%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Contains more Manganese +400.4%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1658.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.4%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
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% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1658.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.4%
Contains more Folate +866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +86.1%
Contains more Fats +117.3%
Contains more Water +54.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.29
Equal in Other - 3.71
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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +86.1%
Contains more Fats +117.3%
Contains more Water +54.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.29
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.663
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.663

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Flax Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 1.58g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 18.29g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 53.75g 28.88g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 55mg 255mg Flax
Iron 3.31mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 262mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 92mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 919mg 813mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 30mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 4.34mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.496mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 9µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.297mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.896mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 1.235mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.862mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.37mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.491mg 1.072mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.472mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 3.663g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0070000000000001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.