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Pumpkin seeds vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin seeds and Cumin?

  • Pumpkin seeds are higher in Zinc, and Fiber, yet Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 788% more.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 2 times more Zinc than Cumin. While Pumpkin seeds have 10.3mg of Zinc, Cumin has only 4.8mg.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Spices, cumin seed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1592.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.6%
Contains more IronIron +1904.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +442.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +572%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Cumin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1948.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1747.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1501%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1075.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +79.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100.5%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +132.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seeds Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Cumin Opinion
Calories 446kcal 375kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 17.81g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 0.3mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 35.35g 33.74g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 44.24g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 55mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 919mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 3.31mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 10.5g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 10.3mg 4.8mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 18mg 168mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 62IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 3µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 0.496mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 9µg 10µg Cumin
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 3.279g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Cumin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 seeds
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.