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Pumpkin seed vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin seed and Crouton

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Crouton is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 86% more than Crouton.
  • Crouton contains 8 times less Magnesium than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 262mg of Magnesium, while Crouton contains 31mg.
  • Pumpkin seed has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Croutons, plain.

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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 Magnesium +745.2%
Contains more Potassium +641.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +1057.3%
Contains more Copper +323.3%
Contains more Calcium +38.2%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Equal in Manganese - 0.5
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Magnesium +745.2%
Contains more Potassium +641.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +1057.3%
Contains more Copper +323.3%
Contains more Calcium +38.2%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Equal in Manganese - 0.5

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 B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1732.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1801.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666.1%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1732.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1801.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666.1%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Fats +193.9%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
Contains more Water +22.2%
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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Fats +193.9%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
Contains more Water +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +594.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +594.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 18.55g 11.9g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 6.6g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 446kcal 407kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 5.1g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 3.31mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 262mg 31mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 919mg 124mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 698mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.89mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.163mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.026mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg 132µg Crouton
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.14mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.337mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.456mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.832mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.278mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.211mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.586mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.514mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.255mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 3.059g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.273g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 680mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.