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Bean raw vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bean raw and pumpkin seeds

  • Bean raw has more folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, and iron; however, pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc and magnesium.
  • Bean raw covers your daily folate needs 129% more than pumpkin seeds.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 21 times less vitamin B1 than bean raw. Bean raw contains 0.713mg of vitamin B1, while pumpkin seeds contain 0.034mg.
  • Bean raw has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.6%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +346.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +351.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1997.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1301.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1181.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 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 ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +151.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1477.2%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2534.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2073%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Folate 525µg 9µg 129%
Zinc 2.28mg 10.3mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.034mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 8.844g 56%
Selenium 27.9µg 51%
Phosphorus 411mg 92mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.037mg 34%
Fats 1.23g 19.4g 28%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.496mg 28%
Copper 0.893mg 0.69mg 23%
Iron 5.07mg 3.31mg 22%
Magnesium 176mg 262mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.235g 3.67g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.229g 6.032g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 0.056mg 15%
Potassium 1393mg 919mg 14%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Fiber 15.5g 18.4g 12%
Choline 66.2mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.052mg 12%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 113mg 55mg 6%
Protein 21.42g 18.55g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 0.286mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Calories 347kcal 446kcal 5%
Carbs 62.55g 53.75g 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 47.05g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 2.11g N/A
Sodium 12mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.81mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.871mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.558mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.356mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.259mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.998mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.556mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Pumpkin seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
67%
Bean raw
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw 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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seeds - 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.