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Pumpkin seed vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin seed and Agave nectar

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Agave nectar is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 94% more than Agave nectar.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 Calcium +5400%
Contains more Iron +3577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26100%
Contains more Phosphorus +9100%
Contains more Potassium +22875%
Contains more Zinc +102900%
Contains more Copper +7566.7%
Contains more Manganese +9820%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
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 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +5400%
Contains more Iron +3577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26100%
Contains more Phosphorus +9100%
Contains more Potassium +22875%
Contains more Zinc +102900%
Contains more Copper +7566.7%
Contains more Manganese +9820%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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 A +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
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 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Contains more Folate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20511.1%
Contains more Fats +4211.1%
Contains more Other +2433.3%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Water +409.8%
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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +20511.1%
Contains more Fats +4211.1%
Contains more Other +2433.3%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Water +409.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seed Agave nectar
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 18.55g 0.09g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.45g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 446kcal 310kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0.2g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 1mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.09mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 1mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 1mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 4mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 10.3mg 0.01mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.009mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.005mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 62IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 0.3mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 9µg 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Agave nectar
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
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.