Pumpkin seed vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pumpkin seed and Chestnut
- Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, and Iron, however, Chestnut has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 91% higher.
- Chestnut has 14 times less Saturated Fat than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Chestnut has 0.26g.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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.
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Calcium
+19.6%
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Iron
+91.3%
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Magnesium
+385.2%
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Potassium
+28.5%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+4020%
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Copper
+46.2%
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Manganese
+72.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
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Calcium
+19.6%
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Iron
+91.3%
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Magnesium
+385.2%
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Potassium
+28.5%
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-33.3%
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Zinc
+4020%
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Copper
+46.2%
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Manganese
+72.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
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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Vitamin A
+264.7%
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Vitamin C
+8800%
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Vitamin B1
+335.3%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+155.6%
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Vitamin B5
+464.3%
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Vitamin B6
+529.7%
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Folate
+322.2%
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Vitamin A
+264.7%
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Vitamin C
+8800%
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Vitamin B1
+335.3%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+155.6%
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Vitamin B5
+464.3%
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Vitamin B6
+529.7%
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Folate
+322.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+827.5%
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Fats
+1305.8%
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Carbs
+93.6%
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Other
+435.2%
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Water
+1414.4%
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
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3.8 g
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2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
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0.71 g
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Protein
+827.5%
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Fats
+1305.8%
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Carbs
+93.6%
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+435.2%
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Water
+1414.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1167.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1522.8%
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Saturated Fat
-92.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.844 g
Saturated Fat:
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.545 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1167.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1522.8%
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Saturated Fat
-92.9%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 35.35g | 27.76g |
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| Protein | 18.55g | 2g |
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| Fats | 19.4g | 1.38g |
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| Carbs | 53.75g | 27.76g |
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| Calories | 446kcal | 131kcal |
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| Fiber | 18.4g |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 46mg |
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| Iron | 3.31mg | 1.73mg |
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| Magnesium | 262mg | 54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 919mg | 715mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 27mg |
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.25mg |
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| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.472mg |
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| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin A | 62IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 26.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.731mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.233mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 38µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.071mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.118mg |
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| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.047mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.084mg |
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| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.112mg |
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| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.055mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.67g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.032g | 0.476g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 0.545g |
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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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)