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Pumpkin seed vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Chocolate ice cream

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese, while Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 88% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 15 times more Fiber than Chocolate ice cream. While Pumpkin seed contains 18.4g of Fiber, Chocolate ice cream contains only 1.2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin seed is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 +255.9%
Contains more Magnesium +803.4%
Contains more Potassium +269.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +1675.9%
Contains more Copper +411.1%
Contains more Manganese +254.3%
Contains more Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
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 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Iron +255.9%
Contains more Magnesium +803.4%
Contains more Potassium +269.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +1675.9%
Contains more Copper +411.1%
Contains more Manganese +254.3%
Contains more Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%

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 B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +571%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +889.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
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 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +571%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +889.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +388.2%
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +90.6%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Contains more Water +1137.8%
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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +388.2%
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +90.6%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Contains more Water +1137.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2057.1%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2057.1%

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 ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 27g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 3.8g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 11g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 28.2g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 216kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 25.36g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.2g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 3.31mg 0.93mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 29mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 919mg 249mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 76mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.58mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.135mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.14mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 62IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.226mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 9µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 6.8g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 3.21g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.41g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin seed Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.