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Pumpkin seeds vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seeds and Papadum

  • Pumpkin seeds have more Zinc, while Papadum have more Iron, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Papadum covers your daily need of Sodium 75% more than Pumpkin seeds.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 3 times more Zinc than Papadum. While Pumpkin seeds contain 10.3mg of Zinc, Papadum contains only 3.4mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin seeds are lower.

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

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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +135.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~271mg
~equal in Potassium ~1000mg

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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +714.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +670.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2333.3%
~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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +496.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +106.1%

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
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1033.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +670.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Papadum Opinion
Calories 446kcal 371kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 19.4g 3.25g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 41.27g Papadum
Carbs 53.75g 59.87g Papadum
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 271mg Papadum
Calcium 55mg 143mg Papadum
Potassium 919mg 1000mg Papadum
Iron 3.31mg 7.8mg Papadum
Fiber 18.4g 18.6g Papadum
Copper 0.69mg 0.998mg Papadum
Zinc 10.3mg 3.4mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 385mg Papadum
Sodium 18mg 1745mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 62IU 50IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Manganese 0.496mg 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.472mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.285mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 9µg 219µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.084g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.532g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.148g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.266mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 1.572mg 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.386mg 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.417mg 0.372mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.491mg 1.434mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.715mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Papadum
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
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.