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Molasses vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Molasses and Pumpkin seed?

  • Molasses are higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 91% more.
  • Molasses have 18 times more Vitamin B6 than Pumpkin seed. While Molasses have 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, Pumpkin seed has only 0.037mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Molasses are lower.

We used Molasses 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 Calcium +272.7%
Contains more Iron +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +208.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.8%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Zinc +3451.7%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 262
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +272.7%
Contains more Iron +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +208.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.8%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Zinc +3451.7%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 262

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 B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1710.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1710.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2500%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +386%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +19300%
Contains more Other +15.2%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +386%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +19300%
Contains more Other +15.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17588%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17588%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 35.35g Molasses
Protein 0g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 0.1g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 74.73g 53.75g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 205mg 55mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 3.31mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 31mg 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 1464mg 919mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.29mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.487mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 1.53mg 0.496mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.034mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.052mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.286mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.056mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.037mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 0.018g 3.67g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Pumpkin seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Molasses
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.652g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.