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Pumpkin seeds vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin seeds and cheese popcorn

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, magnesium, fiber, and potassium, while cheese popcorn has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily need for zinc, 75% more than cheese popcorn.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 5 times more copper than cheese popcorn. While pumpkin seeds contain 0.69mg of copper, cheese popcorn contains only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pumpkin seeds is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.

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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 65% 34% 23% 84% 47% 55% 155% 116% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.1%
Contains more IronIron +47.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +412.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.8%

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% 1% 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 1.7% 2.7% 76% 0% 31% 56% 27% 28% 54% 66% 21% 8.3% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +723.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.5%
Contains more WaterWater +80%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +71.1%
~equal in Carbs ~51.6g

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seeds Cheese popcorn
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Cheese popcorn DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 2.01mg 75%
Copper 0.69mg 0.14mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 15.37g 44%
Magnesium 262mg 91mg 41%
Sodium 18mg 889mg 38%
Phosphorus 92mg 361mg 38%
Fiber 18.4g 9.9g 34%
Vitamin E 3.82mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.53µg 22%
Selenium 12µg 22%
Fats 19.4g 33.2g 21%
Protein 18.55g 9.3g 19%
Potassium 919mg 261mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.241mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.235mg 15%
Iron 3.31mg 2.24mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.67g 6.41g 12%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.713mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 9.7g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.124mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.461mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.453mg 7%
Calcium 55mg 113mg 6%
Calories 446kcal 526kcal 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 8µg 1%
Folate 9µg 11µg 1%
Carbs 53.75g 51.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 41.7g N/A
Sugar 0.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.417mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.402mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.024mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.443mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.252mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Cheese popcorn
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 seeds
29%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.