Pumpkin seeds vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pumpkin seeds and biscuits different?
- Pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, and potassium; however, biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 89% higher.
- Pumpkin seeds contain 15 times more magnesium than biscuits. While pumpkin seeds contain 262mg of magnesium, biscuits contain only 18mg.
- Pumpkin seeds have less sodium.
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1355.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +659.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +741.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1807.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +947.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +931.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +408.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +577.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +542.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +112.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.9% |
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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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.54mg | 89% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.082mg | 68% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 1.5g | 68% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 18mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 4.163g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.356mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 121mg | 23% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 7g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.31mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 235mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 2.949mg | 17% |
| Folate | 9µg | 61µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 164mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.378mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.285mg | 5% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 353kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 16.3g | 5% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 2.9mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 44.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 4.324g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 6.93g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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