Pumpkin seed vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pumpkin seed and Cashew
- Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, and Zinc, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 167% more than Pumpkin seed.
- Cashew has 6 times less Fiber than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed has 18.4g of Fiber, while Cashew has 3.3g.
- Pumpkin seed contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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 CalciumCalcium | +48.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +544.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +271.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1027% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.8% |
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:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
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Protein
~18.22g
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
7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -52.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +294.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 446kcal | 553kcal |
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| Protein | 18.55g | 18.22g |
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| Fats | 19.4g | 43.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 35.35g | 26.89g |
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| Carbs | 53.75g | 30.19g |
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| Magnesium | 262mg | 292mg |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 919mg | 660mg |
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| Iron | 3.31mg | 6.68mg |
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| Sugar | 5.91g |
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| Fiber | 18.4g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.69mg | 2.195mg |
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 5.78mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 593mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 62IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 0.496mg | 1.655mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.423mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 1.062mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.864mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 25µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.67g | 7.783g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.032g | 23.797g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 7.845g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.688mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.789mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.472mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.928mg |
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| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.362mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.491mg | 1.094mg |
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| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.456mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew 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 is richer in minerals?
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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.