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Caramel vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel and Pumpkin seed?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 90% more.

We used Candies, caramels 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 +150.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Iron +2264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1441.2%
Contains more Potassium +329.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +2240.9%
Contains more Copper +3733.3%
Contains more Manganese +4409.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +150.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Iron +2264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1441.2%
Contains more Potassium +329.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +2240.9%
Contains more Copper +3733.3%
Contains more Manganese +4409.1%

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 C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1007.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1007.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Protein +303.3%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Other +111.1%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +43.3%
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Protein +303.3%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Other +111.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.3%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 77g 35.35g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 8.1g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 77g 53.75g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 65.5g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 138mg 55mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 17mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 114mg 92mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 245mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.44mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.018mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.011mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 3µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.034mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.052mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.037mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.192mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.417mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.338mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.107mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.285mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.115mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 2.476g 3.67g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.