Pumpkin Seeds vs. Sunflower Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Pumpkin Seeds and Sunflower Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pumpkin seeds
versus
sunflower seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds:
- Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pumpkin Seeds (Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in calories. Sunflower seed has 39% more calories than pumpkin seed - sunflower seed has 619 calories per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 446 calories.
| Pumpkin Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 12% |
| Fat | 38% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pumpkin seed is high in carbohydrates and sunflower seed has 62% less carbohydrates than pumpkin seed - sunflower seed has 20.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 53.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in dietary fiber. Pumpkin seed has 60% more dietary fiber than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 18.4g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in protein. Sunflower seed is very similar to sunflower seed for protein - sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 18.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sunflower seed is high in saturated fat and pumpkin seed has 38% less saturated fat than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 3.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pumpkin seed has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pumpkin Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.325 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.052 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 0.286 MG | 4.198 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 7.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 238 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in calcium. Sunflower seed has a little more calcium (4%) than pumpkin seed by weight - sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 55mg of calcium.
iron
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in iron. Sunflower seed has 106% more iron than pumpkin seed - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in potassium. Pumpkin seed has 87% more potassium than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium per 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 919mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pumpkin Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.079 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more linoleic acid than pumpkin seed per 100 grams.
| Pumpkin Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 8.759 G | 37.39 G |
| Total | 8.759 G | 37.39 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pumpkin Seeds or Sunflower Seeds .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pumpkin Seeds (Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in calories. Sunflower seed has 40% more calories than pumpkin seed - sunflower seed has 619 calories in 100g and pumpkin seed has 446 calories.
Does sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pumpkin seed is high in carbohydrates and sunflower seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pumpkin seed - sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbs for 100g and pumpkin seed has 53.8g of carbohydrates.
Does sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds contain more calcium?
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in calcium. Sunflower seed has a little more calcium ( 0%) than pumpkin seed by weight - sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 55mg of calcium.
Does sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds contain more iron?
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in iron. Sunflower seed has 110% more iron than pumpkin seed - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron in 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 3.3mg of iron.
Does sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds contain more potassium?
Both sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are high in potassium. Pumpkin seed has 90% more potassium than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium in 100 grams and pumpkin seed has 919mg of potassium.