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Pumpkin seeds vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpkin seeds and shiitake

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, and potassium, while shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 84% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 13 times less magnesium than pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds contain 262mg of magnesium, while shiitake contains 20mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1210%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.3%
Contains more IronIron +707.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +691.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +728.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3859.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +691.6%
Contains more OtherOther +413.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1894.2%

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 Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Shiitake DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 1.03mg 84%
Fiber 18.4g 2.5g 64%
Copper 0.69mg 0.142mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 59%
Magnesium 262mg 20mg 58%
Iron 3.31mg 0.41mg 36%
Protein 18.55g 2.24g 33%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.5mg 29%
Fats 19.4g 0.49g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 3.877mg 22%
Calories 446kcal 34kcal 21%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.293mg 20%
Potassium 919mg 304mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.67g 17%
Carbs 53.75g 6.79g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.217mg 13%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.23mg 12%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Calcium 55mg 2mg 5%
Phosphorus 92mg 112mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Folate 9µg 13µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Sodium 18mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Shiitake
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.