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Pumpkin seed vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Winter melon?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 88% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 229 times more Saturated Fat than Winter melon. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Winter melon has 0.016g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +189.5%
Contains more Iron +727.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2520%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.2%
Contains more Potassium +15216.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +1588.5%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +755.2%
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +189.5%
Contains more Iron +727.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2520%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.2%
Contains more Potassium +15216.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +1588.5%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +755.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035
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 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4537.5%
Contains more Fats +9600%
Contains more Carbs +1691.7%
Contains more Other +1166.7%
Contains more Water +2035.6%
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
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +4537.5%
Contains more Fats +9600%
Contains more Carbs +1691.7%
Contains more Other +1166.7%
Contains more Water +2035.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16202.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10065.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16202.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10065.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seed Winter melon
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 0.1g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 0.4g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.2g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 3g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 13kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 2.9g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 19mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.4mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 10mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 19mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 6mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 111mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.61mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.023mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.058mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.035mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg 5µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.002mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.009mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.003mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.037g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.087g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.