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

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What are the differences between pumpkin seeds and pea raw?

  • Pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, copper, magnesium, fiber, iron, and potassium, yet pea raw is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 82% more.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 52 times more saturated fat than pea raw. While pumpkin seeds have 3.67g of saturated fat, pea raw has only 0.071g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Peas, green, raw 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.
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 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +693.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.6%
Contains more IronIron +125.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +292%
Contains more ZincZinc +730.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%

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%
Pea raw
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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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +356.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +622.2%
~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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272%
Contains more OtherOther +336.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1652.4%

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
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17134.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4629.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

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 Pea raw
Rich in minerals 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Pea raw DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 1.24mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.187g 58%
Copper 0.69mg 0.176mg 57%
Magnesium 262mg 33mg 55%
Fiber 18.4g 5.7g 51%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 40mg 44%
Fats 19.4g 0.4g 29%
Protein 18.55g 5.42g 26%
Iron 3.31mg 1.47mg 23%
Vitamin K 24.8µg 21%
Potassium 919mg 244mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.266mg 19%
Calories 446kcal 81kcal 18%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.071g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0.035g 15%
Folate 9µg 65µg 14%
Carbs 53.75g 14.45g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.09mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.169mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.132mg 6%
Choline 28.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 38µg 4%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.41mg 4%
Calcium 55mg 25mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Phosphorus 92mg 108mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.104mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Sodium 18mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Pea 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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw
Pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.