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Pumpkin seeds vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin seeds and Oat

  • Pumpkin seeds have more Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Oat have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 192% higher.
  • Oat contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Oat contains 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%
Oat
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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% 3.7% 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
Oat
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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
Oat
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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 Oat
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 Oat Opinion
Calories 446kcal 389kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 16.89g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 6.9g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 55.67g Oat
Carbs 53.75g 66.27g Oat
Magnesium 262mg 177mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 54mg Pumpkin seeds
Potassium 919mg 429mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 4.72mg Oat
Fiber 18.4g 10.6g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.626mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 3.97mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 18mg 2mg Oat
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seeds
Manganese 0.496mg 4.916mg Oat
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.119mg Oat
Folate 9µg 56µg Oat
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 2.178g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 2.535g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.234mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.575mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.694mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 1.284mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.701mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.312mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.895mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.937mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.405mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat
Oat 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. Oat - 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.