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Pumpkin seed vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seed and Marshmallow different?

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Calcium than Marshmallow.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 93% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 184 times more Fiber than Marshmallow. While Pumpkin seed contains 18.4g of Fiber, Marshmallow contains only 0.1g.
  • Marshmallow has less Saturated Fat.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Candies, marshmallows 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 +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +1339.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13000%
Contains more Phosphorus +1050%
Contains more Potassium +18280%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +25650%
Contains more Copper +611.3%
Contains more Manganese +6100%
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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +1339.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13000%
Contains more Phosphorus +1050%
Contains more Potassium +18280%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +25650%
Contains more Copper +611.3%
Contains more Manganese +6100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1133.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1133.3%
Contains more Folate +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +930.6%
Contains more Fats +9600%
Contains more Other +1166.7%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Water +264.4%
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% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +930.6%
Contains more Fats +9600%
Contains more Other +1166.7%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Water +264.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18717%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18717%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 18.55g 1.8g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.2g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 446kcal 318kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 57.56g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0.1g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 3mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.23mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 2mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 8mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 5mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 80mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.04mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.097mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.008mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.001mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.001mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.078mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.005mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.003mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg 1µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.035mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.028mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.066mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.077mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.015mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.042mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.05mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.017mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.08g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.047g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.