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Cheddar Cheese vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheddar Cheese and Pumpkin seed

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 76% more.
  • Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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 +1190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.6%
Contains more Iron +2264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +870.4%
Contains more Potassium +1109.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +183%
Contains more Copper +2200%
Contains more Manganese +1737%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.6%
Contains more Iron +2264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +870.4%
Contains more Potassium +1109.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +183%
Contains more Copper +2200%
Contains more Manganese +1737%

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 +1903.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 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 +1903.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +71.7%
Contains more Water +722.7%
Contains more Carbs +1639.5%
Equal in Other - 3.8
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +71.7%
Contains more Water +722.7%
Contains more Carbs +1639.5%
Equal in Other - 3.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +522.4%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +522.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese 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 Cheddar Cheese Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 22.87g 18.55g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 19.4g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 404kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 0.48g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 710mg 55mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 27mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 455mg 92mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 653mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 3.64mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.03mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.027mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 62IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 3µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.052mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.056mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.037mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 9µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.326mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.683mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.956mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.572mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.547mg 0.417mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.924mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.547mg 0.515mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.917g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 18.867g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 6.032g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar 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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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