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Pumpkin pie vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pumpkin pie and sunflower seeds

  • Pumpkin pie has more vitamin A; however, sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 229% more.
  • Pumpkin pie has 69 times more vitamin A than sunflower seeds. Pumpkin pie has 3434IU of vitamin A, while sunflower seeds have 50IU.
  • Pumpkin pie has a higher glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2221.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286.2%
Contains more IronIron +483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1116.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1182.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +714.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +759%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +881.5%

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.
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 0% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14833.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4527.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +736.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2034.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +773.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.2%
Contains more WaterWater +965.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +432.8%
Contains more FatsFats +427.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1207.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +272%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.76mg 35.17mg 229%
Copper 0.148mg 1.8mg 184%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 23.137g 142%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 1.48mg 109%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 1.345mg 99%
Selenium 5.4µg 53µg 87%
Phosphorus 81mg 660mg 83%
Manganese 0.227mg 1.95mg 75%
Magnesium 14mg 325mg 74%
Fats 9.75g 51.46g 64%
Iron 0.9mg 5.25mg 54%
Folate 26µg 227µg 50%
Vitamin A 448µg 3µg 49%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 8.335mg 45%
Zinc 0.39mg 5mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 18.528g 35%
Protein 3.9g 20.78g 34%
Fiber 1.8g 8.6g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.355mg 18%
Calories 243kcal 584kcal 17%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 1.13mg 14%
Potassium 167mg 645mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.988g 4.455g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg 11%
Sodium 239mg 9mg 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Carbs 34.83g 20g 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Choline 37.5mg 55.1mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 64mg 78mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 11.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Pumpkin pie
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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