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Pumpkin seed vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin seed and Bran?

  • Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, and Potassium, yet Bran is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 89% more.
  • Pumpkin seed has 23 times more Saturated Fat than Bran. While Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Bran has only 0.163g.

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

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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 Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +276.1%
Contains more Magnesium +555%
Contains more Potassium +898.9%
Contains more Zinc +1843.4%
Contains more Copper +945.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +94.4%
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 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +276.1%
Contains more Magnesium +555%
Contains more Potassium +898.9%
Contains more Zinc +1843.4%
Contains more Copper +945.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +94.4%

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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Bran
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +477.9%
Contains more Fats +2155.8%
Contains more Carbs +369.8%
Contains more Other +675.5%
Contains more Water +1766.7%
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
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +477.9%
Contains more Fats +2155.8%
Contains more Carbs +369.8%
Contains more Other +675.5%
Contains more Water +1766.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1972.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2508.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1972.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2508.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Bran Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 8.84g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 3.21g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.86g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 11.44g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 40kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 2.6g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 10mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.88mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 40mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 119mg Bran
Potassium 919mg 92mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1mg Bran
Zinc 10.3mg 0.53mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.066mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.964mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg Bran
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.16mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.144mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.217mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.025mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg 6µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.057mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.086mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.114mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.235mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.13mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.057mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.155mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.165mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.07mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.163g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.291g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.339g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Bran
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
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
33%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran
Bran is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.