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Pumpkin seeds vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin seeds and beer?

  • Beer has less zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, and calcium than pumpkin seeds.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 94% higher.
  • Beer contains less saturated fat.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types in this comparison.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3303.7%
Contains more IronIron +16450%
Contains more CopperCopper +13700%
Contains more ZincZinc +102900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +557.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%

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%
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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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3932.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1414.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1943.6%
~equal in Other ~4.03g

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 Beer
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Beer DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.01mg 94%
Copper 0.69mg 0.005mg 76%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Magnesium 262mg 6mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0g 59%
Iron 3.31mg 0.02mg 41%
Protein 18.55g 0.46g 36%
Fats 19.4g 0g 30%
Potassium 919mg 27mg 26%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.008mg 21%
Calories 446kcal 43kcal 20%
Carbs 53.75g 3.55g 17%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0g 15%
Phosphorus 92mg 14mg 11%
Calcium 55mg 4mg 5%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.005mg 2%
Sodium 18mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.513mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 3.55g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.041mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beer
Beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.