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Oat vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oat and Pumpkin seeds

  • Oat has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Pumpkin seeds has more Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 192% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 24 times less Vitamin B5 than Oat. Oat contains 1.349mg of Vitamin B5, while Pumpkin seeds contain 0.056mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Oat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 IronIron +42.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.4%
~equal in Calcium ~55mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Oat
Oat
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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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +2144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2308.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.7%
Contains more FatsFats +181.2%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%
~equal in Protein ~18.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -66.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +177%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oat Pumpkin seeds
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Pumpkin seeds Opinion
Calories 389kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 16.89g 18.55g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 6.9g 19.4g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 55.67g 35.35g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 53.75g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 262mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 54mg 55mg Pumpkin seeds
Potassium 429mg 919mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 4.72mg 3.31mg Oat
Fiber 10.6g 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.626mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 3.97mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 523mg 92mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 18mg Oat
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seeds
Manganese 4.916mg 0.496mg Oat
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.034mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.052mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.286mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.056mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.037mg Oat
Folate 56µg 9µg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 3.67g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 6.032g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 8.844g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.575mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.284mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 0.701mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.312mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 0.937mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.405mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
30%
Oat
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat
Oat 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.