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Pumpkin seed vs Pistachio
CALORIC DENSITY
Pumpkin seed, pumpkin & squash seed kernels, dried
Pistachio, nuts, raw
5.41
5.57
12014
12151

First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.

*All our data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database.
Pumpkin seed
Pistachio
Protein = 9g
Protein = 7g
Carbohydrates = 7g
Carbohydrates = 10g
Fat = 17g
Fat = 16g
Fiber = 1g
Fiber = 4g
Monounsaturated = 5g
Monounsaturated = 8g
Polyunsaturated = 8g
Polyunsaturated = 5g
Saturated Fat = 3g
Saturated Fat = 2g
Nutrient pumpkin seed pistachio
Protein 9g 7g
Carbohydrate 7g 10g
Fiber 1g 4g
Fat 17g 16g
Monounsat. Fat 5g 16g
Polyunsat. Fat 8g 5g
Saturated Fat 3g 2g
Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.

Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.

Choline = 5%
Choline = 0%
Vitamin A = 1%
Vitamin A = 2%
Vitamin C = 1%
Vitamin C = 2%
Vitamin E = 0%
Vitamin E = 7%
Vitamin K = 24%
Vitamin K = 0%
Nutrientpumpkin seedpistachio
Choline5%0%
Vitamin A1%2%
Vitamin C1%2%
Vitamin E0%7%
Vitamin K24%0%

Pumpkin seed have significantly more Vitamins K than pistachio. Pistachio have significantly more Vitamins E than pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed are a good source of Vitamin K, Zinc. Pumpkin seed are a great source of Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron. Pistachio are a good source of Thiamin, Phosphorus, Iron. Pistachio are a great source of Vitamin B6.

And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B1 = 8%
Vitamin B1 = 31%
Vitamin B2 = 11%
Vitamin B2 = 5%
Vitamin B3 = 5%
Vitamin B3 = 4%
Vitamin B5 = 3%
Vitamin B5 = 4%
Vitamin B6 = 8%
Vitamin B6 = 55%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Nutrientpumpkin seedpistachio
Vitamin B18%31%
Vitamin B211%5%
Vitamin B35%4%
Vitamin B53%4%
Vitamin B68%55%
Vitamin B120%0%

Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.

Sodium = 0%
Sodium = 0%
Potassium = 9%
Potassium = 11%
Calcium = 3%
Calcium = 8%
Magnesium = 57%
Magnesium = 12%
Phosphorus = 75%
Phosphorus = 30%
Iron = 92%
Iron = 25%
Manganese = 49%
Manganese = 19%
Selenium = 5%
Selenium = 6%
Copper = 51%
Copper = 47%
Zinc = 29%
Zinc = 8%
Nutrientpumpkin seedpistachio
Sodium0%0%
Potasium9%11%
Calcium3%8%
Magnesium57%12%
Phosphorus75%30%
Iron92%25%
Manganese49%19%
Selenium5%6%
Copper51%47%
Zinc29%8%

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