Cornmeal vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cornmeal and Pumpkin seeds
- Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Pumpkin seeds are higher in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
- Pumpkin seeds covers your daily Zinc needs 88% more than Cornmeal.
- Pumpkin seeds contain 23 times less Folate than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 209µg of Folate, while Pumpkin seeds contain 9µg.
- Cornmeal has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 IronIron | +31.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +718.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +547.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +807.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1460.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +245.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1520.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +634.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1637.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +391.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2222.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1008.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +645.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1446.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +968.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 446kcal |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 18.55g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 19.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 35.35g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 53.75g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 262mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 919mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 3.31mg |
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| Sugar | 1.61g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 18.4g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.69mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 10.3mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 62IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.496mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.037mg |
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| Folate | 209µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 3.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 6.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 8.844g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.326mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.683mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.956mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.417mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.924mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg | 1.491mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.515mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)