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Pumpkin seed vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin seed and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Pumpkin seed is higher in Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 105% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin seed is lower.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this article.

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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 +267.8%
Contains more Magnesium +589.5%
Contains more Potassium +635.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +166.1%
Contains more Copper +189.9%
Contains more Manganese +483.5%
Contains more Calcium +1916.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.4%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +267.8%
Contains more Magnesium +589.5%
Contains more Potassium +635.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +166.1%
Contains more Copper +189.9%
Contains more Manganese +483.5%
Contains more Calcium +1916.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.4%

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 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +875.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +834.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +875.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +834.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3823.4%
Contains more Water +1024.4%
Contains more Other +111.3%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Fats - 20
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +3823.4%
Contains more Water +1024.4%
Contains more Other +111.3%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Fats - 20

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1814.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.098
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1814.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.098

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
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 Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 1.37g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 19.4g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 53.75g 1.37g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 265kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 3.31mg 0.9mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 38mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 919mg 125mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1529mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 3.87mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.238mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.085mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 62IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.029mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.114mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 9µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.24mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.572mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 1.386mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.417mg 0.369mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.491mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.515mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 13.317g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.462g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1511mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.