Sunflower seeds vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sunflower seeds and pumpkin different?
- Sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and iron, while pumpkin is higher in vitamin A.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 227% more than pumpkin.
- Sunflower seeds contain 177 times more selenium than pumpkin. Sunflower seeds contain 53µg of selenium, while pumpkin contains 0.3µg.
- Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index (52) than sunflower seeds (20).
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Pumpkin, raw types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2608.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +271.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +556.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1317.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1462.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1460% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3217.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1289.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2104.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1318.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +572% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.6 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1978% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51360% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1836.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.005 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +142423.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +462640% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 1.06mg | 227% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.127mg | 186% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 0.005g | 154% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.05mg | 119% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.061mg | 99% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 0.3µg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 44mg | 88% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.125mg | 79% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 0.1g | 79% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 12mg | 75% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 0.8mg | 56% |
| Folate | 227µg | 16µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 0.6mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 426µg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 0.013g | 46% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 0.32mg | 43% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 1g | 40% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 0.5g | 32% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 26kcal | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 0.052g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.11mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.298mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 340mg | 9% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20g | 6.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
146%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.403g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)