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Pumpkin seed vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin seed and Brunost

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 102% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cheese, gjetost.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +274.3%
Contains more IronIron +536.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +762.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +803.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +382.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1695.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +826.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26%
Contains more FatsFats +52.1%
Contains more WaterWater +198.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +842.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Brunost Opinion
Calories 446kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 18.55g 9.65g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Net carbs 35.35g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 53.75g 42.65g Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 70mg Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 919mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 3.31mg 0.52mg Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.08mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 1.14mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 18mg 600mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 62IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 334µg Brunost
Manganese 0.496mg 0.04mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 9µg 5µg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 19.16g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.938g Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.135mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.393mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.519mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.992mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.814mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.318mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.54mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.765mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.293mg Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.