Tomato vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tomatoes and pumpkin seeds
- Tomatoes have more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 92% more.
- Tomatoes have 46 times more vitamin C than pumpkin seeds. Tomatoes have 13.7mg of vitamin C, while pumpkin seeds have 0.3mg.
- Tomatoes are lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2281.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +287.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1125.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1069.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5958.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +283.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +335.1% |
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 | +4466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +173.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2000.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2008% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1281.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +645.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 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 | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19358.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10555.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 10.3mg | 92% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.69mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 18.4g | 69% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 262mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 8.844g | 58% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 3.31mg | 38% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 18.55g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 19.4g | 30% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 446kcal | 21% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 919mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 53.75g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 3.67g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.496mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 6.032g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 92mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.286mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
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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
12%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
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)