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Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chickpea flour (besan) and Pumpkin seed

  • Chickpea flour (besan) has more Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, and Iron, however, Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily Folate needs 107% more than Pumpkin seed.
  • Pumpkin seed has 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Chickpea flour (besan). Chickpea flour (besan) has 0.486mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin seed has 0.034mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chickpea flour (besan) 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 Iron +46.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.7%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Manganese +222.6%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Zinc +266.5%
Equal in Potassium - 919
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.7%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Manganese +222.6%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Zinc +266.5%
Equal in Potassium - 919

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 B1 +1329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +982.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1229.7%
Contains more Folate +4755.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
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 B1 +1329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +982.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1229.7%
Contains more Folate +4755.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Water +128.4%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Equal in Carbs - 53.75
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 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 +20.7%
Contains more Water +128.4%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Equal in Carbs - 53.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.5%
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpea flour (besan) Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 47.02g 35.35g Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 22.39g 18.55g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 6.69g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 57.82g 53.75g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calories 387kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 10.85g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 10.8g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 45mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 4.86mg 3.31mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 166mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 318mg 92mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Potassium 846mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 64mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 2.81mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.912mg 0.69mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 1.6mg 0.496mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 8.3µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 41IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.486mg 0.034mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.052mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B3 1.762mg 0.286mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B5 0.606mg 0.056mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 0.492mg 0.037mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 437µg 9µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
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 0.693g 3.67g Chickpea flour (besan)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.504g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 2.983g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chickpea flour (besan) 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
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.