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Pumpkin seed vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Custard

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, and Potassium, while Custard has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 89% more than Custard.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 +873.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1537.5%
Contains more Potassium +344%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +1919.6%
Contains more Copper +2200%
Contains more Manganese +6985.7%
Contains more Calcium +152.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +873.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1537.5%
Contains more Potassium +344%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +1919.6%
Contains more Copper +2200%
Contains more Manganese +6985.7%
Contains more Calcium +152.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%

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 C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +364.9%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Carbs +205.4%
Contains more Other +295.8%
Contains more Water +1532.2%
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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +364.9%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Carbs +205.4%
Contains more Other +295.8%
Contains more Water +1532.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2734.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2734.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%

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 Custard
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 Custard Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 17.6g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 3.99g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 17.6g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 122kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 4.82g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 139mg Custard
Iron 3.31mg 0.34mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 16mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 919mg 207mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 84mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.51mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.03mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.007mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 62IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.132mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.082mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.192mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.207mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.337mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.214mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.091mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.173mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.233mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.092mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 1.127g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.312g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard 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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.