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Potato chips vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Pumpkin seed

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 84% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 104 times less Vitamin C than Potato chips. Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin seed has 0.3mg.
  • Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Calcium +129.2%
Contains more Iron +103.1%
Contains more Magnesium +291%
Contains more Zinc +845%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Manganese +12.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Calcium +129.2%
Contains more Iron +103.1%
Contains more Magnesium +291%
Contains more Zinc +845%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Manganese +12.7%

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 C +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1683.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 C +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1683.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78.4%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Water +136.8%
Equal in Carbs - 53.75
Equal in Other - 3.8
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 Fats +78.4%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Water +136.8%
Equal in Carbs - 53.75
Equal in Other - 3.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Pumpkin seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Potato chips Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 35.35g Potato chips
Protein 7g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 34.6g 19.4g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 536kcal 446kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 4.8g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 24mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 1.63mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 67mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 165mg 92mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 919mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 18mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.306mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.44mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.3mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.034mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.052mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.286mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.056mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.037mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 9µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.253mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.419mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.424mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.11mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.392mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 153mg 0.515mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 6.032g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 8.844g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Pumpkin seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.