Sweet potato vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sweet potato and pumpkin seeds
- Sweet potato has more vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
- Sweet potato covers your daily vitamin A needs 282% more than pumpkin seeds.
- Pumpkin seeds have 14 times less vitamin B5 than sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.8mg of vitamin B5, while pumpkin seeds have 0.056mg.
- Sweet potato contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +948% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +442.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +357% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +464.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1617.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1081.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +287.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +603100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63071.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 10.3mg | 91% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 3µg | 78% |
| Fiber | 3g | 18.4g | 62% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.69mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 8.844g | 59% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 262mg | 56% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 18.55g | 34% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 3.31mg | 34% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 19.4g | 30% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 446kcal | 18% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 919mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 3.67g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 6.032g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.056mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.037mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 53.75g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.496mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.286mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
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
31%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)