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Pumpkin seed vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Oatmeal?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Oatmeal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 88% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 16 times more Saturated Fat than Oatmeal. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Oatmeal has 0.226g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +907.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +1406.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +1561.3%
Contains more Copper +945.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +907.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +1406.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +1561.3%
Contains more Copper +945.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +598.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +957.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +466.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +683.8%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +598.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +957.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +466.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +683.8%
Contains more Folate +388.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +682.7%
Contains more Fats +1326.5%
Contains more Carbs +360.6%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Contains more Water +1767.3%
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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +682.7%
Contains more Fats +1326.5%
Contains more Carbs +360.6%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Contains more Water +1767.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1442.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1976.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1442.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1976.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 9.97g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 2.37g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 1.36g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 11.67g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 68kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.7g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 3.31mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 262mg 26mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 77mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 61mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 49mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.62mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.066mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 62IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 9µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.04mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.083mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.105mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.2mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.135mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.04mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.13mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.151mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.057mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.003g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.391g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.426g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.