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Pumpkin seeds vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seeds and Black pepper

  • Pumpkin seeds have more Zinc, and Magnesium, while Black pepper have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Black pepper covers your daily need of Manganese 533% more than Pumpkin seeds.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 9 times more Zinc than Black pepper. While Pumpkin seeds contain 10.3mg of Zinc, Black pepper contains only 1.19mg.

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

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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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +765.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +705.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains more IronIron +193.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2471.2%

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% 3.7% 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 0% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +782.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2398.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +686.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
~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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.5%
Contains more FatsFats +495.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19%
Contains more WaterWater +176.9%
Contains more OtherOther +161.6%

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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +716.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +786.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.1%

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 Black pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Black pepper Opinion
Calories 446kcal 251kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 10.39g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 3.26g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 38.65g Black pepper
Carbs 53.75g 63.95g Black pepper
Magnesium 262mg 171mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 443mg Black pepper
Potassium 919mg 1329mg Black pepper
Iron 3.31mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 25.3g Black pepper
Copper 0.69mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Zinc 10.3mg 1.19mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 158mg Black pepper
Sodium 18mg 20mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 62IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 3µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Manganese 0.496mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 9µg 17µg Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.392g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.739g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.998g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.058mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.244mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.366mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 1.014mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.244mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.096mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.446mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.547mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.159mg Pumpkin seeds
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Black pepper
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
56%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper 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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.