Side-by-Side Comparison

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) vs Sesame Seeds (Whole)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean shelled green pumpkin seed pepitas on light wooden surface
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Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

559Calories
30.2Protein
6.0Fiber
1.9Vit C
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Clean golden whole sesame seeds in a minimalist stone bowl
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Sesame Seeds (Whole)

573Calories
17.7Protein
11.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-2%
Similar Concentration

Both provide similar calories (energy) (559 kcal vs 573 kcal).

Higher Protein
+71%
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 30.2 g vs 17.7 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+12.5 g, +71%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+97%
Sesame Seeds (Whole)

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.8 g vs 6.0 g in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+5.8 g, +97%).

Higher Vitamin C
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 1.9 mg vs 0 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+1.9 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)100 g edible portion
Sesame Seeds (Whole)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Similar
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
559 kcal28% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
573 kcal29% DV

Both Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) and Sesame Seeds (Whole) provide similar amounts of calories (energy) (559 kcal).

ProteinPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
30.2 g60% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
17.7 g35% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 30.2 g vs 17.7 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+12.5 g, +71%).

CarbohydratesSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
10.7 g4% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
23.5 g9% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 23.5 g vs 10.7 g in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+12.7 g, +119%).

Dietary FiberSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
6.0 g21% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
11.8 g42% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.8 g vs 6.0 g in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+5.8 g, +97%).

Total FatSimilar
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
49.1 g63% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
49.7 g64% DV

Both Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) and Sesame Seeds (Whole) provide similar amounts of total fat (49.1 g).

Total SugarsPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
1.4 g3% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.30 g1% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 1.4 g vs 0.30 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+1.1 g, +367%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
1.9 mg2% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 mg

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) has higher vitamin c (1.9 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
1.0 µg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) has higher vitamin a (rae) (1.0 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0 µg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg

Both Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) and Sesame Seeds (Whole) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
2.2 mg15% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.25 mg2% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 2.2 mg vs 0.25 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+1.9 mg, +772%).

Vitamin KPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
7.3 µg6% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) has higher vitamin k (7.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
58 µg14% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
97 µg24% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 97 µg vs 58 µg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+39 µg, +67%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0.27 mg23% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.79 mg66% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.79 mg vs 0.27 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+0.52 mg, +190%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0.15 mg12% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.25 mg19% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.15 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+0.09 mg, +61%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
5.0 mg31% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
4.5 mg28% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 5.0 mg vs 4.5 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+0.47 mg, +10%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0.75 mg15% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.05 mg1% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 0.75 mg vs 0.05 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+0.70 mg, +1400%).

Vitamin B6Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0.14 mg8% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.79 mg46% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.79 mg vs 0.14 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+0.65 mg, +452%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0 µg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg

Both Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) and Sesame Seeds (Whole) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
7.0 mg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
11.0 mg

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+4.0 mg, +57%).

PotassiumPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
809 mg17% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
468 mg10% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 809 mg vs 468 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+341 mg, +73%).

CalciumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
46.0 mg4% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
975 mg75% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 975 mg vs 46.0 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+929 mg, +2020%).

IronSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
8.8 mg49% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
14.6 mg81% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 14.6 mg vs 8.8 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+5.7 mg, +65%).

MagnesiumPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
592 mg141% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
351 mg84% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 592 mg vs 351 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+241 mg, +69%).

PhosphorusPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
1,233 mg99% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
629 mg50% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 1,233 mg vs 629 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+604 mg, +96%).

ZincSimilar
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
7.8 mg71% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
7.8 mg70% DV

Both Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) and Sesame Seeds (Whole) provide similar amounts of zinc (7.8 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
8.7 g43% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
7.0 g35% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 8.7 g vs 7.0 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+1.7 g, +24%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) leads in 12 categories while Sesame Seeds (Whole) leads in 9.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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