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Pumpkin seeds vs. Winged beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pumpkin seeds and winged beans different?

  • Pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, magnesium, and potassium; however, winged beans is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, iron, copper, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 81% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 5 times more magnesium than winged beans. While pumpkin seeds contain 262mg of magnesium, winged beans contains only 54mg.
  • Winged beans has less saturated fat.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Winged beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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.
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 39% 43% 25% 162% 258% 39% 66% 1.7% 156% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +385.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +615.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.2%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.7%

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% 1% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 16% 9.4% 11% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +767.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 15% 67%
Protein: 10.62 g
Fats: 5.84 g
Carbs: 14.94 g
Water: 67.19 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.7%
Contains more FatsFats +232.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.8%
Contains more OtherOther +169.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1393.1%

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
18% 48% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.825 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.153 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.551 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +470.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%

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 Winged beans
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Winged beans DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 1.44mg 81%
Fiber 18.4g 74%
Magnesium 262mg 54mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.551g 49%
Manganese 0.496mg 1.199mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.295mg 22%
Fats 19.4g 5.84g 21%
Potassium 919mg 280mg 19%
Protein 18.55g 10.62g 16%
Calories 446kcal 147kcal 15%
Carbs 53.75g 14.94g 13%
Iron 3.31mg 4.33mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.825g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 2.153g 10%
Calcium 55mg 142mg 9%
Phosphorus 92mg 153mg 9%
Copper 0.69mg 0.773mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.129mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.83mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.156mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.047mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 14.94g N/A
Sodium 18mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.233mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.36mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.448mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.109mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.436mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.467mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Winged beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 seeds
11%
Winged beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
80%
Winged beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged beans
Winged beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged beans
Winged beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged beans
Winged beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged beans
Winged beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winged beans
Winged beans 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Winged beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172453/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.