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Corn raw vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn raw and pumpkin seeds

  • Corn raw has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B1; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 89% more than corn raw.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 13 times less vitamin B5 than corn raw. Corn raw has 0.717mg of vitamin B5, while pumpkin seeds have 0.056mg.
  • Corn raw contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.4%
Contains more IronIron +536.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1177.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2139.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +204.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~92mg

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
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 CVitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.052mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 WaterWater +1590%
Contains more ProteinProtein +467.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1337%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187.4%
Contains more OtherOther +503.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 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 -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1296.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1716%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn raw Pumpkin seeds
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 0.46mg 10.3mg 89%
Copper 0.054mg 0.69mg 71%
Fiber 2g 18.4g 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 8.844g 56%
Magnesium 37mg 262mg 54%
Iron 0.52mg 3.31mg 35%
Protein 3.27g 18.55g 31%
Fats 1.35g 19.4g 28%
Potassium 270mg 919mg 19%
Calories 86kcal 446kcal 18%
Saturated fat 0.325g 3.67g 15%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.496mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 6.032g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.056mg 13%
Carbs 18.7g 53.75g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.034mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.286mg 9%
Folate 42µg 9µg 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 2mg 55mg 5%
Choline 23mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.037mg 4%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 3µg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 16.7g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 6.26g N/A
Phosphorus 89mg 92mg 0%
Sodium 15mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.052mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.515mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Pumpkin seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Corn raw
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.