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

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What are the differences between pea raw and pumpkin seeds?

  • Pea raw is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin A, yet pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, copper, magnesium, fiber, iron, and potassium.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 82% more.
  • Pea raw has 133 times more vitamin C than pumpkin seeds. While pea raw has 40mg of vitamin C, pumpkin seeds have only 0.3mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pea raw is lower.

We used Peas, green, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +693.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.6%
Contains more IronIron +125.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +292%
Contains more ZincZinc +730.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21%

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.
Pea raw
11
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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
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 +13233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +356.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +622.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 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 +1652.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272%
Contains more OtherOther +336.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 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 -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17134.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4629.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pea 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 Pea raw Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 1.24mg 10.3mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.187g 8.844g 58%
Copper 0.176mg 0.69mg 57%
Magnesium 33mg 262mg 55%
Fiber 5.7g 18.4g 51%
Vitamin C 40mg 0.3mg 44%
Fats 0.4g 19.4g 29%
Protein 5.42g 18.55g 26%
Iron 1.47mg 3.31mg 23%
Vitamin K 24.8µg 21%
Potassium 244mg 919mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.266mg 0.034mg 19%
Calories 81kcal 446kcal 18%
Saturated fat 0.071g 3.67g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 6.032g 15%
Folate 65µg 9µg 14%
Carbs 14.45g 53.75g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.09mg 0.286mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.169mg 0.037mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.052mg 6%
Choline 28.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 3µg 4%
Manganese 0.41mg 0.496mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 55mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Phosphorus 108mg 92mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.104mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Sodium 5mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 8.75g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.203mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 0.323mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 0.317mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.2mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.235mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.107mg 0.515mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea 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
35%
Pea raw
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pea 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 - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw
Pea 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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.