Pumpkin seeds vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pumpkin seeds and black gram?
- Pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, yet black gram is richer in iron, folate, manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 63% higher.
- Pumpkin seeds have 32 times more saturated fat than black gram. Pumpkin seeds have 3.67g of saturated fat, while black gram has 0.114g.
We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +312% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +702.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +405.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1517.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +659.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
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:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1082.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +140% |
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Carbs
~58.99g
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
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6996.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +725.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 3.35mg | 63% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 7.57mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 1.071g | 52% |
| Folate | 9µg | 216µg | 52% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 1.527mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 379mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.981mg | 32% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 1.64g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.273mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.281mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.906mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 0.114g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.254mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 0.085g | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Protein | 18.55g | 25.21g | 13% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 138mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 1.447mg | 7% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 341kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 983mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 58.99g | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 267mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 18.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.556g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)