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Pumpkin seed vs. Okara — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Okara

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, and Potassium, while Okara has more Vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 89% more than Okara.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 19 times more Saturated Fat than Okara. While Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Okara contains only 0.193g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Okara.

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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 Iron +154.6%
Contains more Magnesium +907.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +331.5%
Contains more Zinc +1739.3%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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% 49% 19% 26% 19% 2% 16% 67% 53% 58%
Contains more Iron +154.6%
Contains more Magnesium +907.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +331.5%
Contains more Zinc +1739.3%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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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Okara
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.8%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 5% 2% 6% 27% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.8%
Contains more Folate +188.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +427%
Contains more Fats +1021.4%
Contains more Carbs +339.5%
Contains more Other +331.8%
Contains more Water +1714.2%
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
4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +427%
Contains more Fats +1021.4%
Contains more Carbs +339.5%
Contains more Other +331.8%
Contains more Water +1714.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1944.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1071.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.755 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1944.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1071.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Okara Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 12.23g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 3.52g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 1.73g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 12.23g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 76kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 80mg Okara
Iron 3.31mg 1.3mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 26mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 60mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 213mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 9mg Okara
Zinc 10.3mg 0.56mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.2mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.404mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 10.6µg Okara
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.02mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.02mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.1mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.088mg Okara
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.115mg Okara
Folate 9µg 26µg Okara
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.05mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.131mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.159mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.244mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.212mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.041mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.157mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.162mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.093mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.193g Okara
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.295g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.755g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Okara
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
5%
Okara
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
33%
Okara

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okara
Okara contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okara
Okara is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara
Okara is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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 vitamins?
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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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/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.