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Pumpkin seed vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Blueberry

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Blueberry has more Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 92% more than Blueberry.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 131 times more Saturated Fat than Blueberry. While Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Blueberry contains only 0.028g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Blueberries, 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.
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +1082.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +1093.5%
Contains more Zinc +6337.5%
Contains more Copper +1110.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 5% 6% 7% 1% 5% 19% 44% 1%
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +1082.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +1093.5%
Contains more Zinc +6337.5%
Contains more Copper +1110.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 33% 10% 10% 8% 8% 12% 5% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2406.8%
Contains more Fats +5778.8%
Contains more Carbs +270.9%
Contains more Other +1552.2%
Contains more Water +1771.3%
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
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +2406.8%
Contains more Fats +5778.8%
Contains more Carbs +270.9%
Contains more Other +1552.2%
Contains more Water +1771.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12734%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5957.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.146 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12734%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5957.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seed Blueberry
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Blueberry Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 12.09g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 0.74g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.33g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 14.49g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 57kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry
Sugar 9.96g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 2.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 6mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.28mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 6mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 12mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 77mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1mg Blueberry
Zinc 10.3mg 0.16mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.057mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.336mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.1µg Blueberry
Vitamin A 62IU 54IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.57mg Blueberry
Vitamin C 0.3mg 9.7mg Blueberry
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.037mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.041mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.418mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.124mg Blueberry
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.052mg Blueberry
Folate 9µg 6µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin K 19.3µg Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.003mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.02mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.023mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.044mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.013mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.012mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.026mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.031mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.011mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.028g Blueberry
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.047g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.146g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Blueberry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 seed
12%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry
Blueberry 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.