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Pumpkin seed vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin seed and Garden asparagus

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, and Iron, however, Garden asparagus has more Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 89% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 92 times less Saturated Fat than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Garden asparagus has 0.04g.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Asparagus, 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 +129.2%
Contains more Iron +54.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +355%
Contains more Zinc +1807.4%
Contains more Copper +265.1%
Contains more Manganese +213.9%
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +129.2%
Contains more Iron +54.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +355%
Contains more Zinc +1807.4%
Contains more Copper +265.1%
Contains more Manganese +213.9%
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 +1119.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +477.8%
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +1119.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +477.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +743.2%
Contains more Fats +16066.7%
Contains more Carbs +1285.3%
Contains more Other +555.2%
Contains more Water +1971.6%
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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +743.2%
Contains more Fats +16066.7%
Contains more Carbs +1285.3%
Contains more Other +555.2%
Contains more Water +1971.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17588%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17588%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 1.78g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 2.2g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.12g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 3.88g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 20kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 2.1g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 24mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 2.14mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 14mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 52mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 202mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 10.3mg 0.54mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.189mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.158mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 62IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 9µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.027mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.084mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.075mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.128mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.104mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.031mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.075mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.115mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.049mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.05g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin seed Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.