Pumpkin seeds vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pumpkin seeds and carambola
- Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus, while carambola has more vitamin C.
- Pumpkin seeds cover your daily need for zinc, 93% more than carambola.
- Pumpkin seeds contain 193 times more saturated fat than carambola. While pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of saturated fat, carambola contains only 0.019g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2520% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +591% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4037.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +403.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8483.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +666.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1240.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +598.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
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:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1683.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5778.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +698.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +630.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1930.7% |
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
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20006.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4706.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.12mg | 93% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 2.8g | 62% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.137mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 10mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 0.184g | 58% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 0.08mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 1.04g | 35% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 0.33g | 29% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 133mg | 23% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 31kcal | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.037mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 0.019g | 17% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 6.73g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 0.03g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.391mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.008mg | 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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)