Fact check: Zinc, which keeps us young, is found more in pumpkin seeds than in cashews.

Verdict: verified — Trust Score 85/100

The social media post accurately compares the nutritional content of various foods, demonstrating that some less commonly recognized foods are richer in specific nutrients than their popular alternatives. The claims regarding zinc, omega-3, fiber, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, and magnesium content are consistently supported by 5 sources, including NIH and other nutritional databases.

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Original post
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19cM1AK7uV
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October 13, 2026
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Platform: FACEBOOK Author: @Thefearlessdoc --- Caption/Description --- Top 5 best alternatives of expensive nutritional foods . Part 2 . Now explained in detail with examples . ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: FACEBOOK Author: @Thefearlessdoc Person shown on screen (from video analysis): Dr. Aaditya Yadav What the video shows (from video analysis): A man in a blue shirt and a stethoscope is standing in front of a white grid with yellow labels on the left side. As he speaks, images of different foods appear on the grid, comparing their nutritional value. The video concludes with a promotional screen for his social media. --- Claims to Verify (grade EVERY one by its id; C1 is the post's core claim) --- C1. (Spoken) Zinc, which keeps us young, is found more in pumpkin seeds than in cashews. C2. (Spoken) Omega-3, which keeps our heart and brain healthy, is found more in cheap flax seeds than in walnuts. C3. (Spoken) Fiber, which controls our diabetes, is found more in chia seeds than in apples. C4. (Spoken) Vitamin E, which keeps our skin healthy, is found more in sunflower seeds than in almonds. C5. (Spoken) Potassium, which protects us from high blood pressure, is found much more in curry leaves than in bananas. C6. (Spoken) Vitamin C, which boosts our immunity, is found more in guava than in citrus fruits. C7. (Spoken) Magnesium, needed for good sleep, is found more in pumpkin seeds than in almonds. --- On-Screen Text --- Zinc Omega3 Fiber Vitamin E Potassium Vitamin C Magnesium Cashew Pumpkin Seeds Walnuts Flax Seeds Apple White Chia Seeds Almonds Sunflower Seeds Banana Curry Leaves Citrus Fruits Guava Abhi Follow Karlo! Follow Bina fees ke doctor ki salaah milti rahegi. Video achi lagi? Like Save Share Dr. Aaditya Yadav MBBS (Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi) MD (Delhi - pursuing), CCEBDM --- Audio (Condensed) --- Zinc, which keeps us young, is found more in pumpkin seeds than in cashews. Omega-3, which keeps our heart and brain healthy, is found more i

Claims analyzed (7)

  1. verified: Zinc, which keeps us young, is found more in pumpkin seeds than in cashews.
    Pumpkin seeds contain more zinc per 100g (7.8-10mg) compared to cashews (5.6-5.8mg).
  2. verified: Omega-3, which keeps our heart and brain healthy, is found more in cheap flax seeds than in walnuts.
    Flax seeds contain a higher concentration of ALA (a type of Omega-3) per serving compared to walnuts. For example, flax seeds provide approximately 2.3-2.4g of ALA per tablespoon, while walnuts provide about 2.5g of ALA per 30g serving (about 7 halves).
  3. verified: Fiber, which controls our diabetes, is found more in chia seeds than in apples.
    Chia seeds are significantly higher in fiber than apples. A 100g serving of chia seeds contains approximately 34-40g of dietary fiber, while a medium apple provides around 2.4-4.5g.
  4. verified: Vitamin E, which keeps our skin healthy, is found more in sunflower seeds than in almonds.
    Sunflower seeds contain more Vitamin E per serving than almonds. For example, a 30-gram serving of sunflower seeds provides around 10mg of Vitamin E, while the same serving of almonds provides about 7mg.
  5. verified: Potassium, which protects us from high blood pressure, is found much more in curry leaves than in bananas.
    Dried curry leaves contain significantly more potassium per 100g (1300mg) than bananas (358mg per 100g). However, it's important to note that typical serving sizes of dried curry leaves are much smaller than a banana.
  6. verified: Vitamin C, which boosts our immunity, is found more in guava than in citrus fruits.
    Guava contains significantly more Vitamin C than oranges (a common citrus fruit). A 100-gram serving of guava provides approximately 228mg of Vitamin C, while the same amount of orange provides around 53mg.
  7. verified: Magnesium, needed for good sleep, is found more in pumpkin seeds than in almonds.
    Pumpkin seeds contain significantly more magnesium per 100g (550-592mg) than almonds (268-292mg).

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