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Pumpkin seed vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seed and Pineapple different?

  • Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 93% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 408 times more Saturated Fat than Pineapple. While Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Pineapple contains only 0.009g.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Pineapple, raw, all varieties are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Iron +1041.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1050%
Contains more Potassium +743.1%
Contains more Zinc +8483.3%
Contains more Copper +527.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +86.9%
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 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Iron +1041.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1050%
Contains more Potassium +743.1%
Contains more Zinc +8483.3%
Contains more Copper +527.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +86.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +15833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 58
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 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +15833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3335.2%
Contains more Fats +16066.7%
Contains more Carbs +309.7%
Contains more Other +1627.3%
Contains more Water +1811.1%
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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +3335.2%
Contains more Fats +16066.7%
Contains more Carbs +309.7%
Contains more Other +1627.3%
Contains more Water +1811.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22010%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22010%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Pineapple
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 seed Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 11.72g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 0.54g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.12g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 13.12g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 50kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 13mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.29mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 12mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 8mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 109mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 10.3mg 0.12mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.11mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin A 62IU 58IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 0.3mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.032mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 9µg 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.005mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.019mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.019mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.024mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.026mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.012mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.021mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.024mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.01mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.013g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.04g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Pineapple
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
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.