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Graham cracker vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between graham cracker and pumpkin seeds?

  • Graham cracker is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 85% higher.
  • Graham cracker has 16 times more vitamin B3 than pumpkin seeds. Graham cracker has 4.439mg of vitamin B3, while pumpkin seeds have 0.286mg.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +555%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +972.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +679.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +911.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 CarbsCarbs +44.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.3%
Contains more FatsFats +83%
Contains more WaterWater +32.7%
Contains more OtherOther +128.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
20% 33% 48%
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 -55.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker Pumpkin seeds
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 Graham cracker Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 0.96mg 10.3mg 85%
Fiber 3.4g 18.4g 60%
Copper 0.17mg 0.69mg 58%
Magnesium 40mg 262mg 53%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.286mg 26%
Protein 6.69g 18.55g 24%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.496mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 8.844g 23%
Potassium 170mg 919mg 22%
Folate 91µg 9µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.052mg 20%
Sodium 459mg 18mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.034mg 19%
Fats 10.6g 19.4g 14%
Phosphorus 185mg 92mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.037mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 6.032g 9%
Saturated fat 1.633g 3.67g 9%
Carbs 77.66g 53.75g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.056mg 7%
Iron 3.78mg 3.31mg 6%
Calcium 77mg 55mg 2%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Calories 430kcal 446kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Pumpkin seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Graham cracker
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seeds - 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.