Wafer vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wafer and pumpkin seeds
- Wafer has more vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, fiber, magnesium, copper, and potassium.
- Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 84% more than wafer.
- Pumpkin seeds have 32 times less sodium than wafer. Wafer has 580mg of sodium, while pumpkin seeds have 18mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 IronIron | +21.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +394.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +845% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +497.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +411.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +899.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +580.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +422.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
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Water
~4.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 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 | -13.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113% |
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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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 10.3mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 18.4g | 60% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 262mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 8.844g | 31% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.69mg | 25% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 18.55g | 24% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 18mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 919mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 0.286mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.052mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.034mg | 14% |
| Folate | 47µg | 9µg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 3.31mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.496mg | 9% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 19.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 53.75g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 3.67g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 6.032g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 31mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 446kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
21%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.571g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.