Porridge vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between porridge and pumpkin seeds?
- Porridge is richer in iron, yet pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 92% higher.
- Porridge has 2 times more calcium than pumpkin seeds. Porridge has 87mg of calcium, while pumpkin seeds have 55mg.
- Porridge contains less saturated fat.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +5140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5643.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1625% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7823.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +513.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1846.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1188.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9138.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +410.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1627.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 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 | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21442.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7657.9% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 10.3mg | 92% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.69mg | 72% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 18.4g | 72% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 262mg | 61% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 8.844g | 58% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 18.55g | 34% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 19.4g | 30% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 919mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.496mg | 22% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 446kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 3.67g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 6.032g | 15% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 53.75g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 92mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.74mg | 3.31mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.286mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.637g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.