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Ice cream vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ice cream and Pumpkin seed different?

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, while Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 87% more than Ice cream.
  • Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol.

Ice creams, vanilla and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types were used 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 Calcium +132.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Iron +3577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Potassium +361.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +1392.8%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +6100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +132.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Iron +3577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Potassium +361.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +1392.8%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +6100%

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 A +579%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 A +579%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1255.6%
Contains more Protein +430%
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +127.8%
Contains more Other +322.2%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +1255.6%
Contains more Protein +430%
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +127.8%
Contains more Other +322.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1856.6%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1856.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 3.5g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 11g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 23.6g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 207kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 21.22g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0.7g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 128mg 55mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 14mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 105mg 92mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 80mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.69mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.023mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.008mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 62IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 3µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.034mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.052mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.056mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.037mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.146mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.316mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.258mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.081mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.217mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.088mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 6.79g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.