Pumpkin seeds vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pumpkin seeds and white bread
- Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, and potassium; however, white bread has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 87% more.
- Pumpkin seeds have 11 times more magnesium than white bread. Pumpkin seeds have 262mg of magnesium, while white bread has 23mg.
- White bread is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1039.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +629.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +583.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1291.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1467.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1571.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +857.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +482.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +709.3% |
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Carbs
~49.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +907% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +452.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.74mg | 87% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.101mg | 65% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 2.7g | 63% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 23mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 1.602g | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.533mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 4.78mg | 28% |
| Folate | 9µg | 111µg | 26% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 3.33g | 25% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 126mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 8.85g | 19% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.243mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 0.698g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 0.599g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.536mg | 10% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 266kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 144mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 3.61mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 49.42g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.