Pumpkin seeds vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pumpkin seeds and brown sugar?
- Pumpkin seeds are richer than brown sugar in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 93% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in brown sugar is lower.
We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Sugars, brown types 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 | +2811.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +591% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1368.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +675% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.8% |
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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15358.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +235.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +744.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.03mg | 93% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 0g | 74% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.047mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 9mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 0g | 59% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 0.12g | 37% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 0.71mg | 33% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 0g | 30% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 133mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.064mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 0g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 0g | 15% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 98.09g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 380kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.132mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar 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.