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Pumpkin seed vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin seed and Eggplant

  • Eggplant has less Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 92% more.
  • Pumpkin seed has 108 times more Saturated Fat than Eggplant. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Eggplant has 0.034g.

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

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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 +511.1%
Contains more Iron +1339.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +301.3%
Contains more Zinc +6337.5%
Contains more Copper +751.9%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
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% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Iron +1339.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +301.3%
Contains more Zinc +6337.5%
Contains more Copper +751.9%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%

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 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +401.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
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 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +401.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Folate +144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1792.9%
Contains more Fats +10677.8%
Contains more Carbs +814.1%
Contains more Other +475.8%
Contains more Water +1951.1%
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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +1792.9%
Contains more Fats +10677.8%
Contains more Carbs +814.1%
Contains more Other +475.8%
Contains more Water +1951.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11536.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11536.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 2.88g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 0.98g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.18g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 5.88g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 25kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 3g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 9mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.23mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 14mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 24mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 229mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 10.3mg 0.16mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.081mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.232mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.3µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 62IU 23IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2.2mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.037mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 9µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.009mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.037mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.045mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.064mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.047mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.011mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.043mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.053mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.023mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.016g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.076g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Eggplant
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
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.636g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.