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Brown sugar vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brown sugar and Pumpkin seed?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer than Brown sugar in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 93% more.
  • Brown sugar has 2 times more Calcium than Pumpkin seed. While Brown sugar has 83mg of Calcium, Pumpkin seed has only 55mg.

We used Sugars, brown and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types in this article.

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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 +50.9%
Contains more Iron +366.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +591%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +34233.3%
Contains more Copper +1368.1%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains more Iron +366.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +591%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +34233.3%
Contains more Copper +1368.1%
Contains more Manganese +675%

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 B5 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
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% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Protein +15358.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +235.8%
Contains more Other +744.4%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Protein +15358.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +235.8%
Contains more Other +744.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 35.35g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 0g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 98.09g 53.75g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 83mg 55mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 9mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 4mg 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 133mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 28mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.03mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.047mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.064mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.052mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.056mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.037mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
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 0g 3.67g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Pumpkin seed
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
2%
Brown sugar
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seed - 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.