Pumpkin seeds vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pumpkin seeds and pasta?
- Pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, copper, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese, yet pasta is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 89% more.
- Pumpkin seeds have 38 times more potassium than pasta. While pumpkin seeds have 919mg of potassium, pasta has only 24mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pasta is lower.
We used Seeds, pumpkin, and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +816.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3729.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +641.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1739.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +514.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +246.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +226.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +260.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1747.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1125.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1423.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4764.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1961.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.56mg | 89% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 74% | |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.093mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 18mg | 58% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 0.429g | 56% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 1.05g | 28% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 5.15g | 27% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 1.14mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 24mg | 26% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 131kcal | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 0.15g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 0.124g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Folate | 9µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.224mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 24.93g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.992mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.183mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)