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Oatmeal vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oatmeal and Pumpkin seeds?

  • Oatmeal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Pumpkin seeds are richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for Zinc is 88% higher.
  • Oatmeal has 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Pumpkin seeds. Oatmeal has 3.025mg of Vitamin B3, while Pumpkin seeds have 0.286mg.
  • Oatmeal contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +907.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1406.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +945.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1561.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%

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.
Oatmeal
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +598.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +957.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +466.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
20% 33% 48%
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 -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1442.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1976.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Pumpkin seeds
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 Oatmeal Pumpkin seeds Opinion
Calories 68kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 2.37g 18.55g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 1.36g 19.4g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 9.97g 35.35g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 11.67g 53.75g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 26mg 262mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 80mg 55mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 919mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 5.96mg 3.31mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 1.7g 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.066mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 0.62mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 92mg Pumpkin seeds
Sodium 49mg 18mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 433IU 62IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 130µg 3µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.496mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.034mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.052mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.286mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.056mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.037mg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 9µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Pumpkin seeds
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 3.67g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 6.032g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 8.844g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.083mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 0.2mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 0.135mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.04mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 0.151mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.057mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Pumpkin seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Oatmeal
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds 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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seeds - 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.