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Pumpkin seeds vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pumpkin seeds and potato bread

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, magnesium, and fiber; however, potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 81% higher.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +835.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more IronIron +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +634%
Contains more ZincZinc +615.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +301.1%

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% 1% 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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1358.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +527%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +519.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
Contains more WaterWater +645.6%
~equal in Other ~3.75g

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 Potato bread
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Potato bread DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 1.44mg 81%
Copper 0.69mg 0.094mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0g 59%
Magnesium 262mg 28mg 56%
Fiber 18.4g 6.3g 48%
Phosphorus 92mg 369mg 40%
Folate 9µg 126µg 29%
Fats 19.4g 3.13g 25%
Selenium 9.5µg 17%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0g 17%
Sodium 18mg 375mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.232mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.817mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0g 15%
Iron 3.31mg 2.25mg 13%
Calcium 55mg 188mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.188mg 13%
Protein 18.55g 12.5g 12%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.253mg 11%
Calories 446kcal 266kcal 9%
Potassium 919mg 718mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.25mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.106mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Carbs 53.75g 47.07g 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Potato bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 seeds
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.