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Pumpkin seed vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Nattō?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Nattō is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 66% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 3 times more Fiber than Nattō. Pumpkin seed has 18.4g of Fiber, while Nattō has 5.4g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Natto 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 Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +239.9%
Contains more Calcium +294.5%
Contains more Iron +159.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.667
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +239.9%
Contains more Calcium +294.5%
Contains more Iron +159.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.667

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.
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Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +323.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +1122.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.4
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
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +323.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +1122.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 7.28g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 19.4g 11g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 12.68g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 211kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 4.89g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 5.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 3.31mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 262mg 115mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 919mg 729mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 7mg Nattō
Zinc 10.3mg 3.03mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.667mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 0.3mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.13mg Nattō
Folate 9µg 8µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.223mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.931mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 1.509mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 1.145mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.208mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.491mg 1.018mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.512mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.591g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 2.43g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 6.21g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Nattō
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 seed
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō 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 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/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.