Pumpkin seed vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pumpkin seed and Brazil nut
- Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, and Iron, while Brazil nut has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, and Calcium.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Copper is 117% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 3 times less Zinc than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 10.3mg of Zinc, while Brazil nut contains 4.06mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin seed is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +39.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +688% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1714.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +357.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245.9% |
~equal in
Other
~3.42g
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
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +295.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.9% |
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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| Calories | 446kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 18.55g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 19.4g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 35.35g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 53.75g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 262mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 919mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 3.31mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 18.4g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.69mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 62IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 0.496mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.101mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.67g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.032g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.417mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.