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Pumpkin seed vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Banana

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Banana has more Vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 92% more than Banana.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 33 times more Saturated Fat than Banana. While Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Banana contains only 0.112g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Bananas, raw.

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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 Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1173.1%
Contains more Magnesium +870.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +156.7%
Contains more Zinc +6766.7%
Contains more Copper +784.6%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1173.1%
Contains more Magnesium +870.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +156.7%
Contains more Zinc +6766.7%
Contains more Copper +784.6%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%

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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Banana
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +891.9%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 64
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +891.9%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 64
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1601.8%
Contains more Fats +5778.8%
Contains more Carbs +135.3%
Contains more Other +357.8%
Contains more Water +1564.7%
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
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +1601.8%
Contains more Fats +5778.8%
Contains more Carbs +135.3%
Contains more Other +357.8%
Contains more Water +1564.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12015.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12015.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seed Banana
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pumpkin seed Banana Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 20.24g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 1.09g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.33g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 22.84g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 89kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 2.6g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 5mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.26mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 27mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 22mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 358mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 10.3mg 0.15mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.078mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.27mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 62IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 0.3mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.031mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 9µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.009mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.028mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.028mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.068mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.05mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.008mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.049mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.047mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.077mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.073g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Banana
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana 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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.