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Pumpkin seed vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin seed and Cereal

  • Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, while Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 521% higher.
  • Cereal contains 14 times less Magnesium than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 262mg of Magnesium, while Cereal contains 19mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +1278.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +775.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Copper +403.6%
Contains more Iron +929%
Contains more Manganese +59.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +1278.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +775.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Copper +403.6%
Contains more Iron +929%
Contains more Manganese +59.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +4403.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16078.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4403.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16078.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +206.1%
Contains more Fats +1696.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +206.1%
Contains more Fats +1696.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2856.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2398.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2856.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2398.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seed Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 18.55g 6.06g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 1.08g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 446kcal 378kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 10mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 262mg 19mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 77mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 105mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 795mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 7.6mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.137mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg Cereal
Vitamin A 62IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 0.3mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.226mg Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 9µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.066mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.241mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.26mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.767mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.113mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.13mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.365mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.344mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.162mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.26g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.204g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.354g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Pumpkin seed
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.