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Pumpkin seed vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin seed and Couscous

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Couscous has more Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 91% more.
  • Pumpkin seed has 127 times more Saturated Fat than Couscous. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Couscous has 0.029g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Couscous, cooked.

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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 Calcium +587.5%
Contains more Iron +771.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3175%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +1484.5%
Contains more Zinc +3861.5%
Contains more Copper +1582.9%
Contains more Manganese +490.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
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 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +587.5%
Contains more Iron +771.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3175%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +1484.5%
Contains more Zinc +3861.5%
Contains more Copper +1582.9%
Contains more Manganese +490.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +389.4%
Contains more Fats +12025%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Contains more Other +1361.5%
Contains more Water +1512.7%
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% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +389.4%
Contains more Fats +12025%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Contains more Other +1361.5%
Contains more Water +1512.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27318.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13718.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27318.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13718.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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 Couscous
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 21.82g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 3.79g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.16g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 23.22g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 112kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 0.1g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 8mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.38mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 8mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 22mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 58mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 10.3mg 0.26mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.041mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.084mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.063mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.027mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.983mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.051mg Couscous
Folate 9µg 15µg Couscous
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.049mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.1mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.147mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.259mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.073mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.059mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.184mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.162mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.077mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.029g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.022g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.064g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Couscous
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
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.