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Pumpkin seed vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seed and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 93% higher.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1441.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Zinc +8483.3%
Contains more Copper +392.9%
Contains more Manganese +726.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.4
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 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1441.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Zinc +8483.3%
Contains more Copper +392.9%
Contains more Manganese +726.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.4

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 +210%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.1%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +210%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.1%
Contains more Folate +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +827.5%
Contains more Fats +193900%
Contains more Carbs +208.2%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Water +1633.6%
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% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +827.5%
Contains more Fats +193900%
Contains more Carbs +208.2%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Water +1633.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +884300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +884300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Jerusalem artichoke
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 15.84g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 2g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.01g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 17.44g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 73kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 9.6g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.6g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 14mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 262mg 17mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 78mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 429mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 10.3mg 0.12mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.14mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.06mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 62IU 20IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 9µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
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 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.004g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.001g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke 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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.