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Pumpkin seed vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Pinto beans?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Potassium, yet Pinto beans is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 85% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 27 times more Saturated Fat than Pinto beans. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Pinto beans has 0.136g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +19.6%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Magnesium +424%
Contains more Potassium +110.8%
Contains more Zinc +951%
Contains more Copper +215.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.453
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 14% 79% 36% 63% 39% 1% 27% 73% 60% 34%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Magnesium +424%
Contains more Potassium +110.8%
Contains more Zinc +951%
Contains more Copper +215.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.453

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +518.9%
Contains more Folate +1811.1%
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% 19% 0% 3% 49% 15% 6% 13% 53% 129% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +518.9%
Contains more Folate +1811.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +2884.6%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Other +224.8%
Contains more Water +1298.9%
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
9% 26% 63%
Protein: 9.01 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 26.22 g
Water: 62.95 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +2884.6%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Other +224.8%
Contains more Water +1298.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3663.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.235 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3663.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

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 Pinto beans
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 Pinto beans Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 17.22g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 9.01g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.65g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 26.22g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 143kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 15.15g Pinto beans
Sugar 0.34g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 9g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 46mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 2.09mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 50mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 147mg Pinto beans
Potassium 919mg 436mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1mg Pinto beans
Zinc 10.3mg 0.98mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.219mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.453mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 6.2µg Pinto beans
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.94mg Pinto beans
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.8mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.193mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.062mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.318mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.21mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.229mg Pinto beans
Folate 9µg 172µg Pinto beans
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pinto beans
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.108mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.331mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.426mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.765mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.63mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.117mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.531mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.519mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.247mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.136g Pinto beans
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.133g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.235g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Pinto beans
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
24%
Pinto beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
42%
Pinto beans

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 - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans 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. Pinto beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175200/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.