Nuts & seeds

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried

FDC 170556cup (129 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 72 · +7 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 72 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 18 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (141% DV), an excellent source of protein (60% DV), an excellent source of iron (49% DV). Most of its 559 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (8.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 30.2 g · 20%Carb 10.7 g · 7%Fat 49 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories559 kcal28%
Total fat49 g63%
Saturated fat8.7 g43%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium7 mg0%
Carbohydrate11 g4%
Dietary fiber6 g21%
Sugars1.4 g
Protein30 g60%
Potassium809 mg17%
Calcium46 mg4%
Iron8.8 mg49%
Magnesium592 mg141%
Vitamin C1.9 mg2%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E2.2 mg15%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170556

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium141% DV
Protein60% DV
Iron49% DV
Dietary fiber21% DV
Potassium17% DV
Vitamin E15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density72 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g30 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g6 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g7 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, driedDensity 74 vs 72Seeds, sesame butter, pasteDensity 74 vs 72Seeds, flaxseedDensity 75 vs 72

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