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Lotus seeds vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lotus seeds and Pumpkin seeds?

  • Lotus seeds are richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Pumpkin seeds are richer in Zinc, and Copper.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for Zinc is 84% higher.
  • Lotus seeds have 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin seeds. Lotus seeds have 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin seeds have 0.034mg.
  • Lotus seeds contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Seeds, lotus seeds, dried 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 150% 49% 121% 132% 117% 29% 268% 0.65% 302% 0%
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 +196.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +580.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +367.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +881%
~equal in Iron ~3.31mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 3% 0% 0% 160% 35% 30% 51% 145% 0% 0% 78% 0%
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% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1419.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1055.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 64% 14% 4%
Protein: 15.41 g
Fats: 1.97 g
Carbs: 64.47 g
Water: 14.16 g
Other: 3.99 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 +19.9%
Contains more WaterWater +214.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +884.8%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.166 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 -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1454.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +658.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lotus seeds Pumpkin seeds
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus seeds Pumpkin seeds Opinion
Calories 332kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 15.41g 18.55g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 1.97g 19.4g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 64.47g 35.35g Lotus seeds
Carbs 64.47g 53.75g Lotus seeds
Magnesium 210mg 262mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 163mg 55mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 1368mg 919mg Lotus seeds
Iron 3.53mg 3.31mg Lotus seeds
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.35mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 1.05mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 626mg 92mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 5mg 18mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 62IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg
Manganese 2.318mg 0.496mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.034mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.052mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.286mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 0.851mg 0.056mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 0.629mg 0.037mg Lotus seeds
Folate 104µg 9µg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 0.33g 3.67g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.388g 6.032g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.166g 8.844g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.221mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.747mg 0.683mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.765mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.215mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 0.985mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.267mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.767mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 0.991mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.43mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus seeds 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
39%
Lotus seeds
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Lotus seeds
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Lotus seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170149/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.