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Smoothie vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Smoothie and Pumpkin seed

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, however, Pumpkin seed is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Fiber needs 74% more than Smoothie.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 +34.1%
Contains more Iron +2106.7%
Contains more Potassium +3729.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Iron +2106.7%
Contains more Potassium +3729.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%

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 +558.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +8066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +558.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +8066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1906.2%
Contains more Protein +1420.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +558.7%
Contains more Other +1017.6%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
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
Contains more Water +1906.2%
Contains more Protein +1420.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +558.7%
Contains more Other +1017.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 1.22g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 0g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 8.16g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 37kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 7.35g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 41mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 0.15mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 24mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 29mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 408IU 62IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.3mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.286mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.037mg Smoothie
Folate 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
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 0g 3.67g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Smoothie Pumpkin seed
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
14%
Smoothie
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.