Minestrone vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between minestrone and pumpkin seeds
- Minestrone has more vitamin A, while pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese.
- Pumpkin seeds cover your daily need for zinc, 91% more than minestrone.
- Minestrone contains 16 times more vitamin A than pumpkin seeds. While minestrone contains 970IU of vitamin A, pumpkin seeds contain only 62IU.
- The amount of sodium in pumpkin seeds is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +8633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +292.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +606.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +771.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1252.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3222.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1929.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +948% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1765.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1053.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +216.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1980% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1822.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 10.3mg | 91% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 18.4g | 72% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.69mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 262mg | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 8.844g | 56% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.31mg | 37% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 18.55g | 34% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 19.4g | 28% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 919mg | 23% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 446kcal | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 3.67g | 16% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 53.75g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.496mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 6.032g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 92mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 18mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.286mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.