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Pumpkin seeds vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seeds and Bran raw?

  • Pumpkin seeds are richer in Zinc, Copper, and Fiber, yet Bran raw is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for Manganese is 223% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 3 times more Zinc than Bran raw. Pumpkin seeds have 10.3mg of Zinc, while Bran raw has 3.11mg.
  • Bran raw contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Oat bran, raw types in this comparison.

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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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +231.2%
Contains more IronIron +63.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +697.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1035.1%
~equal in Calcium ~58mg

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% 3.7% 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% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2567.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +477.8%
~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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +176%
Contains more OtherOther +31%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +45.6%
~equal in Protein ~17.3g

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +153.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.8%

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 Bran raw
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Bran raw Opinion
Calories 446kcal 246kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 17.3g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 7.03g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 50.82g Bran raw
Carbs 53.75g 66.22g Bran raw
Magnesium 262mg 235mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 58mg Bran raw
Potassium 919mg 566mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 5.41mg Bran raw
Sugar 1.45g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 15.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.403mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 3.11mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 734mg Bran raw
Sodium 18mg 4mg Bran raw
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bran raw
Manganese 0.496mg 5.63mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 1.17mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.22mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.934mg Bran raw
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.494mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.165mg Bran raw
Vitamin K 3.2µg Bran raw
Folate 9µg 52µg Bran raw
Choline 32.2mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.328g Bran raw
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 2.376g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 2.766g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.683mg 0.502mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.668mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 1.374mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.76mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.335mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.908mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.964mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.41mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw 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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.