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Pumpkin seeds vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seeds and Refried beans?

  • Pumpkin seeds are richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Refried beans are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for Zinc is 88% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 7 times more Magnesium than Refried beans. Pumpkin seeds have 262mg of Magnesium, while Refried beans have 35mg.
  • Refried beans contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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.
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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +648.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.1%
Contains more IronIron +129.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +434.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1675.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~92mg

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% 3.7% 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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.5%
Contains more FatsFats +865.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +296.7%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1627.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +903.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1528.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seeds Refried beans
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Refried beans Opinion
Calories 446kcal 90kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 4.98g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 2.01g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6mg Refried beans
Net carbs 35.35g 9.85g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 13.55g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 35mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 29mg Pumpkin seeds
Potassium 919mg 319mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 1.44mg Pumpkin seeds
Sugar 0.54g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 3.7g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.129mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 0.58mg Pumpkin seeds
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 92mg
Sodium 18mg 370mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.496mg 0.289mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.367mg Refried beans
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.103mg Refried beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Folate 9µg 11µg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g Pumpkin seeds
Choline 21.2mg Refried beans
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.631g Refried beans
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.601g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.543g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.065mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.231mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.242mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 0.438mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.377mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.083mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.297mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.287mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 153mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.