Macadamia vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between macadamia and pumpkin seeds
- Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 158% higher.
- Pumpkin seeds have 35 times less vitamin B1 than macadamia. Macadamia has 1.195mg of vitamin B1, while pumpkin seeds have 0.034mg.
- Pumpkin seeds are lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +732.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +101.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +692.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3414.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +764.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1253.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +643.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +288.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +230.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +876.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +488.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.131mg | 0.496mg | 158% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 6.032g | 132% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.034mg | 97% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 19.4g | 87% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 10.3mg | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 8.844g | 49% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 18.4g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 3.67g | 38% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 262mg | 31% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 18.55g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.037mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 919mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.056mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 0.286mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 92mg | 14% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 446kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 53.75g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 3.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 85mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
40%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia 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.