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Pumpkin seed vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin seed and Groat

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, and Iron, while Groat has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 72% higher.
  • Groat contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Groat contains 0.741g.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Buckwheat.

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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 +205.6%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.4%
Contains more Potassium +99.8%
Contains more Zinc +329.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Manganese +162.1%
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 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.4%
Contains more Potassium +99.8%
Contains more Zinc +329.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Manganese +162.1%

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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Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +717.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +717.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +470.6%
Contains more Other +81%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Water +116.7%
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
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +470.6%
Contains more Other +81%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Water +116.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%

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 Groat
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Groat Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 61.5g Groat
Protein 18.55g 13.25g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 3.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 71.5g Groat
Calories 446kcal 343kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 10g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 2.2mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 231mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 347mg Groat
Potassium 919mg 460mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 10.3mg 2.4mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 0.496mg 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.101mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.21mg Groat
Folate 9µg 30µg Groat
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.192mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.506mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.498mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.832mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.672mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.172mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.52mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.678mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.309mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 1.04g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.039g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Groat
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
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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
  2. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.