Pumpkin seed vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pumpkin seed and Amaranth grain
- Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Iron, however, Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 86% more than Amaranth grain.
- Amaranth grain contains 9 times less Fiber than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 18.4g of Fiber, while Amaranth grain contains 2.1g.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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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Calcium
+17%
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Iron
+57.6%
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Magnesium
+303.1%
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Potassium
+580.7%
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Zinc
+1097.7%
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Copper
+363.1%
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Phosphorus
+60.9%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Manganese
+72.2%
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+17%
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Iron
+57.6%
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Magnesium
+303.1%
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Potassium
+580.7%
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Zinc
+1097.7%
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Copper
+363.1%
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Phosphorus
+60.9%
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-66.7%
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Manganese
+72.2%
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 B1
+126.7%
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Vitamin B2
+136.4%
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Vitamin B3
+21.7%
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Vitamin B6
+205.4%
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Folate
+144.4%
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Vitamin B1
+126.7%
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Vitamin B2
+136.4%
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Vitamin B3
+21.7%
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Vitamin B6
+205.4%
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Folate
+144.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+388.2%
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Fats
+1127.8%
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Carbs
+187.6%
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+393.5%
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Water
+1570.2%
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18.55 g
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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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3.8 g
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1.58 g
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18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
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0.77 g
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Protein
+388.2%
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+187.6%
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+393.5%
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+1570.2%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 35.35g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 18.55g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 19.4g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 53.75g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 446kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g |
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| Fiber | 18.4g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 3.31mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 262mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 919mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 62IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 22µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.326mg |
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| Threonine | 0.683mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.956mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.417mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg |
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| Valine | 1.491mg |
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| Histidine | 0.515mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)