Pumpkin seeds vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pumpkin seeds and muffin?
- Pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and potassium, yet muffin is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 90% more.
- Pumpkin seeds have 26 times more magnesium than muffin. While pumpkin seeds have 262mg of magnesium, muffin has only 10mg.
- The amount of sodium in pumpkin seeds is lower.
We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2520% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +659.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1050% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2683.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +394.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +395.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +739.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +313.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +454.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~8.103g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.37mg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.06mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 1.1g | 69% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 10mg | 60% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Protein | 18.55g | 4.49g | 28% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 1.3mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 121mg | 23% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.168mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Folate | 9µg | 48µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.47mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 146mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 1.418mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 8.103g | 5% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 16.07g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 2.844g | 4% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 375kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 4.822g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.449mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 53g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins