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Cream cheese vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream cheese and Pumpkin seed

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 89% more than Cream cheese.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream 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.
Contains more Calcium +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Iron +2909.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2811.1%
Contains more Potassium +596.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +1960%
Contains more Copper +3733.3%
Contains more Manganese +4409.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Iron +2909.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2811.1%
Contains more Potassium +596.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +1960%
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 A +1691.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +823.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
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 A +1691.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +823.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +77.5%
Contains more Water +1069.3%
Contains more Protein +201.6%
Contains more Carbs +873.7%
Contains more Other +199.2%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +77.5%
Contains more Water +1069.3%
Contains more Protein +201.6%
Contains more Carbs +873.7%
Contains more Other +199.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.4%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 6.15g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 34.44g 19.4g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 350kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 97mg 55mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 9mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 107mg 92mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 314mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.5mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.018mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.011mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 62IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 3µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.052mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.037mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.233mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.657mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.567mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.191mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.395mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.175mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 20.213g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 6.032g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.