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Pumpkin seeds vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin seeds and hazelnut

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, and magnesium, while hazelnut has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, folate, and iron.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily need for manganese, 247% more than pumpkin seeds.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 4 times more zinc than hazelnut. While pumpkin seeds contain 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.
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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.3%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1421.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1155.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.9%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%
Contains more FatsFats +213.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18%

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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 seeds 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 seeds Hazelnut DV% diff.
Manganese 0.496mg 6.175mg 247%
Copper 0.69mg 1.725mg 115%
Vitamin E 15.03mg 100%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 45.652g 99%
Zinc 10.3mg 2.45mg 71%
Fats 19.4g 60.75g 64%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.643mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.563mg 40%
Fiber 18.4g 9.7g 35%
Phosphorus 92mg 290mg 28%
Folate 9µg 113µg 26%
Magnesium 262mg 163mg 24%
Iron 3.31mg 4.7mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.918mg 17%
Vitamin K 14.2µg 12%
Carbs 53.75g 16.7g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.8mg 9%
Calories 446kcal 628kcal 9%
Choline 45.6mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6.3mg 7%
Protein 18.55g 14.95g 7%
Potassium 919mg 680mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 7.92g 6%
Calcium 55mg 114mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.113mg 5%
Selenium 2.4µg 4%
Saturated fat 3.67g 4.464g 4%
Sodium 18mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 7g N/A
Sugar 4.34g N/A
Starch 0.48g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.663mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds 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 seeds - 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.