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Pumpkin seed vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seed and Pomegranate different?

  • Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Pomegranate is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 90% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 31 times more Saturated Fat than Pomegranate. While Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Pomegranate contains only 0.12g.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Pomegranates, raw 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 +450%
Contains more Iron +1003.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +289.4%
Contains more Zinc +2842.9%
Contains more Copper +336.7%
Contains more Manganese +316.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
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 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +1003.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +289.4%
Contains more Zinc +2842.9%
Contains more Copper +336.7%
Contains more Manganese +316.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +573.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.7%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.293
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% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +573.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.7%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.293

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1010.8%
Contains more Fats +1558.1%
Contains more Carbs +187.4%
Contains more Other +617%
Contains more Water +1631.8%
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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +1010.8%
Contains more Fats +1558.1%
Contains more Carbs +187.4%
Contains more Other +617%
Contains more Water +1631.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6386%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11094.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6386%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11094.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 14.7g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 1.67g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 1.17g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 18.7g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 83kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 13.67g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 10mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 12mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 36mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 236mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 3mg Pomegranate
Zinc 10.3mg 0.35mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.158mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.119mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 0.3mg 10.2mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.053mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.293mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.075mg Pomegranate
Folate 9µg 38µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.12g Pomegranate
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.093g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.079g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Pomegranate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
14%
Pomegranate

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 - 13.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate 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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.