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Pumpkin seed vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin seed and Egg white?

  • Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Egg white is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 93% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Egg white is lower.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Egg, white, raw, fresh 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.
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Iron +4037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.3%
Contains more Potassium +463.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +34233.3%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +4409.1%
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 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Iron +4037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.3%
Contains more Potassium +463.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +34233.3%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +4409.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.2%
Contains more Fats +11311.8%
Contains more Carbs +7263%
Contains more Other +503.2%
Contains more Water +1846%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +70.2%
Contains more Fats +11311.8%
Contains more Carbs +7263%
Contains more Other +503.2%
Contains more Water +1846%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 0.73g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 10.9g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.17g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 0.73g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 52kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 7mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.08mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 11mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 15mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 163mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 166mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.03mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.023mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.011mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.004mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.105mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.19mg Egg white
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.005mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg 4µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Egg white
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.125mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.449mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.661mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 1.016mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.806mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.399mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.686mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.809mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.29mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Egg white
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
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.