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Pumpkin seeds vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin seeds and oatmeal?

  • Pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, yet oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 88% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 16 times more saturated fat than oatmeal. Pumpkin seeds have 3.67g of saturated fat, while oatmeal has 0.226g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +907.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1406.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +945.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1561.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%

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%
Oatmeal
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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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +957.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +466.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +682.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1326.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.6%
Contains more OtherOther +566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1767.3%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1442.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1976.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

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 Oatmeal
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 seeds Oatmeal DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.62mg 88%
Copper 0.69mg 0.066mg 69%
Fiber 18.4g 1.7g 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.426g 56%
Magnesium 262mg 26mg 56%
Iron 3.31mg 5.96mg 33%
Protein 18.55g 2.37g 32%
Fats 19.4g 1.36g 28%
Potassium 919mg 61mg 25%
Calories 446kcal 68kcal 19%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.29mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.26mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 3.025mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.226g 16%
Carbs 53.75g 11.67g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0.391g 14%
Vitamin A 3µg 130µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.215mg 13%
Folate 9µg 44µg 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.317mg 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.558mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 80mg 3%
Phosphorus 92mg 77mg 2%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Sodium 18mg 49mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.