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Pumpkin seeds vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seeds and Cinnamon

  • Pumpkin seeds have more Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium, while Cinnamon have more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 738% more than Pumpkin seeds.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 11 times more Saturated Fat than Cinnamon. While Pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Cinnamon contains only 0.345g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +336.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +462.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1721.8%
Contains more IronIron +151.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3421.4%

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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327%
~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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +364.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1464.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%
Contains more WaterWater +135.1%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2352%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12905.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 446kcal 247kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 3.99g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 1.24g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 35.35g 27.49g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 262mg 60mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 919mg 431mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.69mg 0.339mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 1.83mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 64mg Pumpkin seeds
Sodium 18mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 62IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.496mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.022mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.041mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 9µg 6µg Pumpkin seeds
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.246g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.068g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.049mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.136mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.146mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 0.253mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.243mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.078mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.146mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.224mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.117mg Pumpkin seeds
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Cinnamon
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
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.325g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon 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)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.