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Pumpkin seed vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin seed and Pilaf

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Pilaf is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 84% more than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf contains 15 times less Fiber than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 18.4g of Fiber, while Pilaf contains 1.2g.
  • Pumpkin seed has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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 Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +718.8%
Contains more Potassium +388.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +919.8%
Contains more Copper +315.7%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +718.8%
Contains more Potassium +388.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +919.8%
Contains more Copper +315.7%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1673.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2042.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +981.1%
Contains more Folate +2255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1673.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2042.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +981.1%
Contains more Folate +2255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78%
Contains more Fats +1316.1%
Contains more Carbs +42%
Contains more Water +78.7%
Equal in Other - 3.86
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Protein +78%
Contains more Fats +1316.1%
Contains more Carbs +42%
Contains more Water +78.7%
Equal in Other - 3.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1517.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2245.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1517.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2245.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 18.55g 10.42g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 1.37g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 446kcal 359kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.2g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 3.31mg 2.44mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 32mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 919mg 188mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1303mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 1.01mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.166mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 62IU 14IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 9µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.086mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.221mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.279mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.523mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.189mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.145mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.32mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.374mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.15mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.373g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.377g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.