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Pumpkin seeds vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pumpkin seeds and feta

  • Pumpkin seeds have more fiber, copper, zinc, and magnesium; however, feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 74% more.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 22 times more copper than feta. Pumpkin seeds have 0.69mg of copper, while feta has 0.032mg.
  • Pumpkin seeds are lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cheese, feta.

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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1278.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1382.3%
Contains more IronIron +409.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2056.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1671.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +796.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.3%

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.
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% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1626.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1045.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1214.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1127.1%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
~equal in Fats ~21.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1396.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seeds Feta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Feta DV% diff.
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Copper 0.69mg 0.032mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Zinc 10.3mg 2.88mg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.844mg 61%
Magnesium 262mg 19mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.591g 55%
Saturated fat 3.67g 14.946g 51%
Calcium 55mg 493mg 44%
Sodium 18mg 917mg 39%
Phosphorus 92mg 337mg 35%
Iron 3.31mg 0.65mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.424mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Potassium 919mg 62mg 25%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.028mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.967mg 18%
Carbs 53.75g 4.09g 17%
Vitamin A 3µg 125µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.154mg 10%
Calories 446kcal 264kcal 9%
Protein 18.55g 14.21g 9%
Folate 9µg 32µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 4.623g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.991mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Fats 19.4g 21.28g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Feta
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.