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Pumpkin seed vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin seed and Croissant

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Croissant has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 87% more.
  • Pumpkin seed has 16 times more Magnesium than Croissant. Pumpkin seed has 262mg of Magnesium, while Croissant has 16mg.
  • Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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 +48.6%
Contains more Iron +63.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1537.5%
Contains more Potassium +678.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +1273.3%
Contains more Copper +762.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
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 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +63.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1537.5%
Contains more Potassium +678.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +1273.3%
Contains more Copper +762.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%

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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1041.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more Folate +877.8%
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1041.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more Folate +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +126.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Water +415.6%
Equal in Fats - 21
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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +126.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Water +415.6%
Equal in Fats - 21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +708.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.525
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +708.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.525

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 Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 18.55g 8.2g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 21g Croissant
Carbs 53.75g 45.8g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 406kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 11.26g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 2.6g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 37mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 2.03mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 16mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 919mg 118mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 467mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.75mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.08mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.33mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 62IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.058mg Croissant
Folate 9µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.099mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.284mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.365mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.623mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.329mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.175mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.416mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.41mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.187mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 11.659g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 5.525g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.094g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.989g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.