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Pumpkin seed vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seed and Seaweed different?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese, while Seaweed is higher in Folate, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 82% more than Seaweed.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 15 times more Saturated Fat than Seaweed. Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Seaweed contains 0.247g.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Seaweed, kelp, raw types were 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 Iron +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +932.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +737.4%
Contains more Copper +430.8%
Contains more Manganese +148%
Contains more Calcium +205.5%
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Iron +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +932.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +737.4%
Contains more Copper +430.8%
Contains more Manganese +148%
Contains more Calcium +205.5%

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 B6 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1046.4%
Contains more Folate +1900%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1046.4%
Contains more Folate +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1004.2%
Contains more Fats +3364.3%
Contains more Carbs +461.7%
Contains more Water +1712.9%
Contains more Other +73.9%
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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +1004.2%
Contains more Fats +3364.3%
Contains more Carbs +461.7%
Contains more Water +1712.9%
Contains more Other +73.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6055.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18717%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6055.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18717%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

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 Seaweed
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 seed Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 8.27g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 1.68g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.56g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 9.57g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 43kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 0.6g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.3g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 3.31mg 2.85mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 121mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 42mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 89mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 233mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 1.23mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.13mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.2mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 62IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.47mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.002mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.048mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.055mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.076mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.083mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.082mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.025mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.043mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.072mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.024mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.098g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.047g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.