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Pumpkin seed vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seed and Fireweed different?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 270% more than Pumpkin seed.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 4 times more Zinc than Fireweed. Pumpkin seed contains 10.3mg of Zinc, while Fireweed contains 2.66mg.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fireweed, leaves, raw types were used 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 Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +287.2%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +1251.6%
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 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +287.2%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +1251.6%

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 +5703.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1534.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1608.1%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5703.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1534.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1608.1%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +293.8%
Contains more Fats +605.5%
Contains more Carbs +179.7%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Water +1472.9%
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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +293.8%
Contains more Fats +605.5%
Contains more Carbs +179.7%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Water +1472.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 8.62g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 4.71g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 2.75g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 19.22g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 103kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 10.6g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 3.31mg 2.4mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 156mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 919mg 494mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 34mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 2.66mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.32mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 62IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.033mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 9µg 112µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.