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Pumpkin seeds vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pumpkin seeds and hash browns different?

  • Pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese; however, hash browns are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 90% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 12 times more magnesium than hash browns. While pumpkin seeds contain 262mg of magnesium, hash browns contain only 21mg.
  • Pumpkin seeds have less sodium.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1147.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.9%
Contains more IronIron +451.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +590%
Contains more ZincZinc +2761.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +402.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +619%
Contains more FatsFats +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.1%
Contains more OtherOther +70.4%
Contains more WaterWater +994.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seeds Hash browns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 seeds Hash browns DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.36mg 90%
Copper 0.69mg 0.1mg 66%
Fiber 18.4g 2.7g 63%
Magnesium 262mg 21mg 57%
Iron 3.31mg 0.6mg 34%
Protein 18.55g 2.58g 32%
Sodium 18mg 566mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 5.665g 21%
Potassium 919mg 355mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.158mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.186mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.838mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.137mg 9%
Calories 446kcal 272kcal 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Carbs 53.75g 28.88g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.38mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5.4mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.67g 2.54g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 7.827g 4%
Fats 19.4g 17.04g 4%
Calcium 55mg 19mg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Folate 9µg 12µg 1%
Phosphorus 92mg 98mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.038mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 seeds
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.