Seeds vs Flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Seeds —
Flour —
Protein (g)
Seeds 29.9
Flour 26.2
Carbs (g)
Seeds 18.7
Flour 16.2
Fat (g)
Seeds 40.0
Flour 50.2
Fiber (g)
Seeds 5.08
Flour 9.27
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw — 29.9g vs 26.2g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Seeds | Flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.62 g | 4.32 g | +53% |
| Protein | 29.9 g | 26.2 g | +14% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 40.0 g | 50.2 g | -20% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.7 g | 16.2 g | +15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.08 g | 9.27 g | -45% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.112 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.748 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 4.00 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 37.8 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 37.4 mg | 232 mg | -84% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.36 mg | 3.22 mg | +159% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 500 mg | 251 mg | +99% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1150 mg | 512 mg | +125% |
| Potassium, K | 691 mg | 667 mg | +4% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 0.894 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.34 mg | 2.80 mg | +127% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.23 mg | 0.975 mg | +26% |
| Manganese, Mn | 4.12 mg | 1.81 mg | +127% |
| Selenium, Se | 20.5 ug | 0.742 ug | +2666% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 555 kcal | 622 kcal | -11% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 515 kcal | 578 kcal | -11% |
| Nitrogen | 5.64 g | 4.20 g | +34% |
| Ash | 4.77 g | 2.96 g | +61% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | — | 36.1 ug | |
| Biotin | — | 69.1 ug | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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