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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
Macronutrients
Water 6.62 g 4.32 g
Protein 29.9 g 26.2 g
Total lipid (fat) 40.0 g 50.2 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 18.7 g 16.2 g
Fiber, total dietary 5.08 g 9.27 g
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
Iron, Fe 8.36 mg 3.22 mg
Magnesium, Mg 500 mg 251 mg
Phosphorus, P 1150 mg 512 mg
Potassium, K 691 mg 667 mg
Sodium, Na 0 mg 0.894 mg
Zinc, Zn 6.34 mg 2.80 mg
Copper, Cu 1.23 mg 0.975 mg
Manganese, Mn 4.12 mg 1.81 mg
Selenium, Se 20.5 ug 0.742 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 555 kcal 622 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 515 kcal 578 kcal
Nitrogen 5.64 g 4.20 g
Ash 4.77 g 2.96 g
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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