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Pumpkin seeds vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin seeds and jícama raw?

  • Pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, copper, magnesium, fiber, iron, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus, yet jícama raw is richer in vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 92% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 175 times more saturated fat than jícama raw. Pumpkin seeds have 3.67g of saturated fat, while jícama raw has 0.021g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Yambean (jicama), raw types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2083.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +512.7%
Contains more IronIron +451.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1337.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +6337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +411.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +726.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.5%
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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2476.4%
Contains more FatsFats +21455.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +509.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1901.6%

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
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120540%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20467.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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 Jícama raw
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Jícama raw DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.16mg 92%
Copper 0.69mg 0.048mg 71%
Magnesium 262mg 12mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.043g 59%
Fiber 18.4g 4.9g 54%
Protein 18.55g 0.72g 36%
Iron 3.31mg 0.6mg 34%
Fats 19.4g 0.09g 30%
Potassium 919mg 150mg 23%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 20.2mg 22%
Calories 446kcal 38kcal 20%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.06mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.021g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0.005g 15%
Carbs 53.75g 8.82g 15%
Phosphorus 92mg 18mg 11%
Calcium 55mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.135mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.029mg 2%
Folate 9µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.2mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Sodium 18mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.042mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.