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White chocolate vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between white chocolate and pumpkin seeds

  • White chocolate has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, and potassium.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 87% more than white chocolate.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, white chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.3%
Contains more IronIron +1279.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +1291.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6100%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 FatsFats +65.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +216%
Contains more WaterWater +246.2%
Contains more OtherOther +153.3%
~equal in Carbs ~53.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +773.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 0.74mg 10.3mg 87%
Fiber 0.2g 18.4g 73%
Saturated fat 19.412g 3.67g 72%
Copper 0.06mg 0.69mg 70%
Magnesium 12mg 262mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 8.844g 52%
Iron 0.24mg 3.31mg 38%
Protein 5.87g 18.55g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.496mg 21%
Fats 32.09g 19.4g 20%
Potassium 286mg 919mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.052mg 18%
Calcium 199mg 55mg 14%
Phosphorus 176mg 92mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.056mg 11%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 6.032g 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Calories 539kcal 446kcal 5%
Sodium 90mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.286mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.034mg 2%
Carbs 59.24g 53.75g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 3µg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 59.04g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Pumpkin seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
White chocolate
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seeds - 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.