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Pumpkin seed vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin seed and Spelt

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Iron, however, Spelt has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 82% higher.
  • Spelt has 6 times less Potassium than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed has 919mg of Potassium, while Spelt has 143mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Spelt, cooked.

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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 +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +434.7%
Contains more Potassium +542.7%
Contains more Zinc +724%
Contains more Copper +220.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Manganese +120%
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% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +434.7%
Contains more Potassium +542.7%
Contains more Zinc +724%
Contains more Copper +220.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Manganese +120%

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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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +798.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
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% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +798.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +2182.4%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +484.6%
Contains more Water +1379.1%
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
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +2182.4%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +484.6%
Contains more Water +1379.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 22.54g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 5.5g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.85g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 26.44g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 127kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 18.4g 3.9g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 10mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 1.67mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 49mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 919mg 143mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 10.3mg 1.25mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.215mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 62IU 4IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.03mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 9µg 13µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.