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Pumpkin seed vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin seed and Peanut

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, and Fiber, however, Peanut is richer in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Peanut covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 74% more than Pumpkin seed.
  • Peanut has 3 times less Zinc than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed has 10.3mg of Zinc, while Peanut has 3.27mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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 Magnesium +56%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Calcium +67.3%
Contains more Iron +38.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.7%
Contains more Copper +65.8%
Contains more Manganese +289.9%
Equal in Sodium - 18
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 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Calcium +67.3%
Contains more Iron +38.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.7%
Contains more Copper +65.8%
Contains more Manganese +289.9%
Equal in Sodium - 18

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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Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3055.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +840.5%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
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% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3055.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +840.5%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +233.2%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Water +44.4%
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% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Carbs +233.2%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Water +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 7.63g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 19.4g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 53.75g 16.13g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 8.5g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 3.31mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 262mg 168mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 919mg 705mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 18mg
Zinc 10.3mg 3.27mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.496mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.135mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 9µg 240µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.25mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.907mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 1.386mg 0.926mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.317mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.491mg 1.082mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 3.67g 6.279g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Peanut
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
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.609g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (18 mg)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.