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Pumpkin seed vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin seed and Cream cheese

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 89% more than Cream cheese.
  • Pumpkin seed contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cheese, cream.

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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 Iron +2909.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2811.1%
Contains more Potassium +596.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +1960%
Contains more Copper +3733.3%
Contains more Manganese +4409.1%
Contains more Calcium +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
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 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +2909.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2811.1%
Contains more Potassium +596.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +1960%
Contains more Copper +3733.3%
Contains more Manganese +4409.1%
Contains more Calcium +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1691.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +823.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9
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 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1691.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +823.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +201.6%
Contains more Carbs +873.7%
Contains more Other +199.2%
Contains more Fats +77.5%
Contains more Water +1069.3%
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +201.6%
Contains more Carbs +873.7%
Contains more Other +199.2%
Contains more Fats +77.5%
Contains more Water +1069.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.7%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.7%

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 Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 5.52g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 6.15g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 53.75g 5.52g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 350kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 3.31mg 0.11mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 9mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 919mg 132mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 314mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.5mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.018mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.011mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 62IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.091mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.069mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.233mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.324mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.657mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.567mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.191mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.291mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.395mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.175mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 20.213g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.483g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Cream cheese
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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream 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.

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.