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Pumpkin seeds vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seeds and Sesame?

  • Pumpkin seeds are richer in Fiber, and Zinc, yet Sesame is richer in Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 377% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 2 times more Fiber than Sesame. Pumpkin seeds have 18.4g of Fiber, while Sesame has 11.8g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1672.7%
Contains more IronIron +339.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +491.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +583.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +396%

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%
Sesame
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1478.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2035.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.2%
Contains more FatsFats +156%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
~equal in Protein ~17.73g
~equal in Water ~4.69g

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
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +211%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Sesame Opinion
Calories 446kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 18.55g 17.73g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 49.67g Sesame
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 11.65g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 23.45g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 55mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 919mg 468mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 11.8g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 10.3mg 7.75mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 18mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 62IU 9IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 0.496mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.05mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 9µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 3.67g 6.957g Pumpkin seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.683mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.763mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 1.358mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.569mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 1.491mg 0.99mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Sesame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 seeds
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.287g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.