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Pumpkin seeds vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pumpkin seeds and goat cheese

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, magnesium, and potassium; however, goat cheese is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 88% more than goat cheese.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +803.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +481.6%
Contains more IronIron +104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1460.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.6%

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%
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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13466.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44691.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more WaterWater +911.6%

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
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1147.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.9%

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 Goat cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Goat cheese DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.66mg 88%
Saturated fat 3.67g 20.639g 77%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Magnesium 262mg 29mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.709g 54%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.676mg 48%
Vitamin A 3µg 407µg 45%
Phosphorus 92mg 375mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Calcium 55mg 298mg 24%
Potassium 919mg 158mg 22%
Iron 3.31mg 1.62mg 21%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.093mg 18%
Carbs 53.75g 0.12g 18%
Sodium 18mg 415mg 17%
Fats 19.4g 29.84g 16%
Copper 0.69mg 0.564mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Selenium 3.8µg 7%
Protein 18.55g 21.58g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.148mg 5%
Calories 446kcal 364kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.072mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.19mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 6.808g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.859mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.589mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Goat cheese
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
32%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese 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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.