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Cracker vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Pumpkin seed

  • Cracker has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 89% more.
  • Cracker has 40 times more Sodium than Pumpkin seed. Cracker has 726mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin seed has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 +118.2%
Contains more Iron +21.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1355.6%
Contains more Potassium +678.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +2002%
Contains more Copper +563.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.496
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +21.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1355.6%
Contains more Potassium +678.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +2002%
Contains more Copper +563.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.496

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 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more Folate +922.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more Folate +922.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +179.4%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Contains more Other +52.6%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +179.4%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Contains more Other +52.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.032
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.032

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 59g 35.35g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 26.43g 19.4g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 53.75g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 446kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 2.3g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 120mg 55mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 3.31mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 248mg 92mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 726mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.49mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.104mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.491mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.034mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.052mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.286mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.056mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.037mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 9µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.193mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.471mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.103mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.112mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.294mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.145mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 1.076g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 5.562g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 6.032g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 8.844g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 708mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.892g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.