Pumpkin seed vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pumpkin seed and Cheese
- Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 76% more.
- Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 | +870.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1109.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2264.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1737% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1190.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +394.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +384.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1903.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +723.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +632.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1639.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +722.7% |
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Other
~3.71g
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
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +522.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +53.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 446kcal | 404kcal |
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| Protein | 18.55g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 19.4g | 33.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 35.35g | 3.09g |
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| Carbs | 53.75g | 3.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 262mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 710mg |
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| Potassium | 919mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 3.31mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g |
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| Fiber | 18.4g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 3.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 455mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 653mg |
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| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.67g | 18.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.032g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 1.421g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 0.683mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 1.491mg | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.