Potato vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Potato and Pumpkin seed
- Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese.
- Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 91% more than Potato.
- Pumpkin seed contains 66 times less Vitamin C than Potato. Potato contains 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin seed contains 0.3mg.
- Potato has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Calcium
+358.3%
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Iron
+308.6%
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Magnesium
+1039.1%
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Phosphorus
+61.4%
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Potassium
+116.2%
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Zinc
+3333.3%
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Copper
+527.3%
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Manganese
+148%
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-66.7%
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Calcium
+358.3%
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Iron
+308.6%
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Magnesium
+1039.1%
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Phosphorus
+61.4%
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Potassium
+116.2%
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Zinc
+3333.3%
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Copper
+527.3%
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Manganese
+148%
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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Vitamin C
+6466.7%
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Vitamin B1
+138.2%
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Vitamin B3
+271%
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Vitamin B5
+426.8%
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Vitamin B6
+705.4%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin A
+3000%
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Vitamin B2
+62.5%
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Vitamin C
+6466.7%
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Vitamin B1
+138.2%
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Vitamin B3
+271%
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Vitamin B5
+426.8%
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Vitamin B6
+705.4%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin A
+3000%
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Vitamin B2
+62.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+1661.1%
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Protein
+804.9%
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Fats
+21455.6%
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Carbs
+207.3%
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+239.3%
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
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1.12 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
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4.5 g
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3.8 g
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+1661.1%
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+804.9%
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+21455.6%
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+207.3%
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+239.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+301500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20957.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.042 g
Saturated Fat:
3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.844 g
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Saturated Fat
-99.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+301500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20957.1%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 35.35g |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 18.55g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 19.4g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 53.75g |
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| Calories | 77kcal | 446kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 18.4g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 55mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 3.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 262mg |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 919mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 18mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 10.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.496mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 62IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.037mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.326mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.683mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.956mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.417mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.924mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 1.491mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.515mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 3.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 6.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 8.844g |
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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
18%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)