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Pumpkin seeds vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pumpkin seeds and apple strudel?

  • Pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus, yet apple strudel is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 92% more.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 29 times more magnesium than apple strudel. While pumpkin seeds have 262mg of magnesium, apple strudel has only 9mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apple strudel is lower.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Strudel, apple 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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2811.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +516.8%
Contains more IronIron +688.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2200%
Contains more ZincZinc +5321.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.1%

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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +462.1%
Contains more FatsFats +73.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +322.2%
Contains more WaterWater +866.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Apple strudel DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.19mg 92%
Copper 0.69mg 0.03mg 73%
Fiber 18.4g 2.2g 65%
Magnesium 262mg 9mg 60%
Iron 3.31mg 0.42mg 36%
Protein 18.55g 3.3g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 5.315g 24%
Potassium 919mg 149mg 23%
Fats 19.4g 11.2g 13%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.19mg 13%
Selenium 6.1µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Calories 446kcal 274kcal 9%
Phosphorus 92mg 33mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 3.267g 7%
Lysine 1.386mg 153mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.67g 2.044g 7%
Folate 9µg 28µg 5%
Sodium 18mg 135mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 15mg 4%
Carbs 53.75g 41.1g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.27mg 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.046mg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 25.75g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.33mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Apple strudel
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in vitamins

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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.