Pumpkin seed vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Fava beans?
- Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Iron, and Potassium, yet Fava beans is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
- Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 84% higher.
- Pumpkin seed has 56 times more Saturated Fat than Fava beans. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Fava beans has 0.066g.
We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +509.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +919.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +313.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1055.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +369.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1489.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7535.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5292.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 446kcal | 110kcal |
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| Protein | 18.55g | 7.6g |
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| Fats | 19.4g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.3mg | |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 14.25g |
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| Carbs | 53.75g | 19.65g |
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| Magnesium | 262mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 919mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 3.31mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 18.4g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.259mg |
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 1.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 62IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.421mg |
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| Selenium | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.711mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 104µg |
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| Choline | 30.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.67g | 0.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.032g | 0.079g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 0.164g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.27mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.306mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0.572mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.321mg |
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| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.338mg |
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| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.193mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fava beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fava beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)