Cumin vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cumin and Pumpkin seed?
- Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, and Fiber.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 788% more.
- Cumin has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin seed. While Cumin has 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, Pumpkin seed has only 0.034mg.
We used Spices, cumin seed and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1592.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1904.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +442.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +572% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +2466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1948.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1747.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +528.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1501% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1075.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.5% |
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Protein
~18.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 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 | -58.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +132.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 375kcal | 446kcal |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 18.55g |
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| Fats | 22.27g | 19.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 33.74g | 35.35g |
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| Carbs | 44.24g | 53.75g |
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| Magnesium | 366mg | 262mg |
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| Calcium | 931mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 1788mg | 919mg |
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 3.31mg |
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| Sugar | 2.25g |
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| Fiber | 10.5g | 18.4g |
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| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.69mg |
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| Zinc | 4.8mg | 10.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 499mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 168mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 62IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 64µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.33mg |
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 0.496mg |
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| Selenium | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.4µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 24.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.535g | 3.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.04g | 6.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 8.844g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.326mg |
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| Threonine | 0.683mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.956mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.417mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg |
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| Valine | 1.491mg |
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| Histidine | 0.515mg |
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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
48%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)