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Pumpkin seeds vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pumpkin seeds and neufchâtel cheese

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese; however, neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 86% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds are lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +504.6%
Contains more IronIron +2446.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2455.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1156.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4409.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%

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 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +926.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1397.2%
Contains more OtherOther +177.4%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1302.4%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +811.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.784g

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 Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.82mg 86%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Copper 0.69mg 0.027mg 74%
Magnesium 262mg 10mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.97g 52%
Saturated fat 3.67g 12.79g 41%
Iron 3.31mg 0.13mg 40%
Vitamin A 3µg 241µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Potassium 919mg 152mg 23%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.011mg 21%
Protein 18.55g 9.15g 19%
Carbs 53.75g 3.59g 17%
Sodium 18mg 334mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.575mg 10%
Calories 446kcal 253kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.155mg 8%
Phosphorus 92mg 138mg 7%
Calcium 55mg 117mg 6%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Fats 19.4g 22.78g 5%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Folate 9µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 5.784g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.041mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.