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Pumpkin seed vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin seed and Chocolate brownie?

  • Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Iron, yet Chocolate brownie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 85% more.
  • Pumpkin seed has 5 times more Potassium than Chocolate brownie. While Pumpkin seed has 919mg of Potassium, Chocolate brownie has only 176mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin seed is lower.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 +79.9%
Contains more Magnesium +394.3%
Contains more Potassium +422.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +961.9%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Equal in Calcium - 57
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 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +79.9%
Contains more Magnesium +394.3%
Contains more Potassium +422.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +961.9%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Equal in Calcium - 57

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 A +1233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.1%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
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 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.1%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +199.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +180%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
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% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +199.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +180%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 9.412
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 9.412

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 18.55g 6.2g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 53.75g 50.2g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 3.31mg 1.84mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 53mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 919mg 176mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 343mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.97mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.388mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 62IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.982mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 9µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.078mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.228mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.265mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.447mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.283mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.132mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.298mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.323mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.136mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 7.319g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Chocolate brownie
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%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie 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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.