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Pumpkin seed vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Hazelnut

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Hazelnut has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Folate, and Iron.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily need of Manganese 247% more than Pumpkin seed.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 4 times more Zinc than Hazelnut. While Pumpkin seed contains 10.3mg of Zinc, Hazelnut contains only 2.45mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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 Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Zinc +320.4%
Contains more Calcium +107.3%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +1145%
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 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Zinc +320.4%
Contains more Calcium +107.3%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +1145%

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 +210%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1421.6%
Contains more Folate +1155.6%
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 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +210%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1421.6%
Contains more Folate +1155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Carbs +221.9%
Contains more Other +65.9%
Contains more Fats +213.1%
Contains more Water +18%
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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Carbs +221.9%
Contains more Other +65.9%
Contains more Fats +213.1%
Contains more Water +18%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +656.8%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +656.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Hazelnut Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 7g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 14.95g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 60.75g Hazelnut
Carbs 53.75g 16.7g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 9.7g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 114mg Hazelnut
Iron 3.31mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 262mg 163mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 290mg Hazelnut
Potassium 919mg 680mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 0mg Hazelnut
Zinc 10.3mg 2.45mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Manganese 0.496mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 62IU 20IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.113mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Folate 9µg 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.193mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.497mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.545mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 1.063mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.42mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.221mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.663mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.701mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.432mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 4.464g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 7.92g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Hazelnut
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
71%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut 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.

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.