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Pumpkin seeds vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpkin seeds and oats

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, while oats have more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 192% higher.
  • Oats contain 3 times less saturated fat than pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of saturated fat, while oats contain 1.217g.

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

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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%
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.4%
Contains more IronIron +42.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.1%
~equal in Calcium ~54mg
~equal in Copper ~0.626mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
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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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2308.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +522.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +181.2%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.89g

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
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%

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 Oats
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Oats DV% diff.
Manganese 0.496mg 4.916mg 192%
Phosphorus 92mg 523mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.763mg 61%
Zinc 10.3mg 3.97mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 2.535g 42%
Fiber 18.4g 10.6g 31%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.349mg 26%
Magnesium 262mg 177mg 20%
Fats 19.4g 6.9g 19%
Iron 3.31mg 4.72mg 18%
Potassium 919mg 429mg 14%
Folate 9µg 56µg 12%
Saturated fat 3.67g 1.217g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 2.178g 10%
Copper 0.69mg 0.626mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.139mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.119mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.961mg 4%
Carbs 53.75g 66.27g 4%
Calories 446kcal 389kcal 3%
Protein 18.55g 16.89g 3%
Sodium 18mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 55.67g N/A
Calcium 55mg 54mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Oats
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
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oats
Oats 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.