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Pumpkin seed vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seed and Garlic different?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, and Potassium, while Garlic is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Garlic covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 92% more than Pumpkin seed.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 41 times more Saturated Fat than Garlic. Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Garlic contains 0.089g.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Garlic, 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 +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +948%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +787.9%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +229.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Equal in Sodium - 17
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 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +948%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +787.9%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +229.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Equal in Sodium - 17

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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Garlic
Contains more Vitamin A +588.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +10300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +964.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3237.8%
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 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +588.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +10300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +964.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3237.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Fats +3780%
Contains more Carbs +62.6%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Water +1201.8%
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% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Fats +3780%
Contains more Carbs +62.6%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Water +1201.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54736.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3451.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54736.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3451.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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 Garlic
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Garlic Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 30.96g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 6.36g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.5g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 33.06g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 149kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 1g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 2.1g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 181mg Garlic
Iron 3.31mg 1.7mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 25mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 153mg Garlic
Potassium 919mg 401mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 17mg Garlic
Zinc 10.3mg 1.16mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.299mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg Garlic
Vitamin A 62IU 9IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 0.3mg 31.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.11mg Garlic
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.7mg Garlic
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 1.235mg Garlic
Folate 9µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.066mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.157mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.217mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.308mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.273mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.076mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.183mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.291mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.113mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.089g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.011g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.249g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Garlic
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
43%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
67%
Garlic

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.