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Pumpkin seeds vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin seeds and Pigeon pea raw

  • Pumpkin seeds have more Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Pigeon pea raw have more Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea raw is 112% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 4 times less Zinc than Pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds have 10.3mg of Zinc, while Pigeon pea raw has 2.76mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, 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.
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 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more IronIron +58%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261.1%
~equal in Sodium ~17mg

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% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +664.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +4966.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +1202%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%
Contains more WaterWater +135.3%
~equal in Other ~3.44g

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
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +986.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%

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 Pigeon pea raw
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 446kcal 343kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 19.4g 1.49g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 53.75g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 262mg 183mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 919mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 3.31mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 18.4g 15g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 10.3mg 2.76mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 18mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 62IU 28IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Pumpkin seeds
Manganese 0.496mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 9µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.012g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.814g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.212mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.785mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 1.549mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.417mg 0.243mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 1.491mg 0.937mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Pigeon 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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon 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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.