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Pumpkin seeds vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pumpkin seeds and bean raw

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc and magnesium; however, bean raw is higher in folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Bean raw covers your daily folate needs 129% more than pumpkin seeds.
  • Bean raw contains 16 times less saturated fat than pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of saturated fat, while bean raw contains 0.235g.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, 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.
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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +351.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.6%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +346.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.5%

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 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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1997.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1301.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1181.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +5733.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +1477.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +151.8%
~equal in Other ~3.47g

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2534.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2073%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

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 Bean raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 9µg 525µg 129%
Zinc 10.3mg 2.28mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.713mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.407g 56%
Selenium 27.9µg 51%
Phosphorus 92mg 411mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.474mg 34%
Fats 19.4g 1.23g 28%
Manganese 0.496mg 1.148mg 28%
Copper 0.69mg 0.893mg 23%
Iron 3.31mg 5.07mg 22%
Magnesium 262mg 176mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.235g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0.229g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.785mg 15%
Potassium 919mg 1393mg 14%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Fiber 18.4g 15.5g 12%
Choline 66.2mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.212mg 12%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 55mg 113mg 6%
Protein 18.55g 21.42g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.174mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Calories 446kcal 347kcal 5%
Carbs 53.75g 62.55g 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 2.11g N/A
Sodium 18mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.556mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.