Pumpkin seeds vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pumpkin seeds and penne different?
- Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and polyunsaturated fat than penne.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 84% higher.
- Pumpkin seeds contain 22 times more polyunsaturated fat than penne. While pumpkin seeds contain 8.844g of polyunsaturated fat, penne contains only 0.4g.
- Penne has less saturated fat.
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared are the varieties used 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 | +773.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +653.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +313.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +836.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +385% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +219.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1508.9% |
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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +503.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2111% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.3% |
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 | 1.1mg | 84% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 77% | |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 2.7g | 63% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 0.4g | 56% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 30mg | 55% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 0.8mg | 31% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 5.7g | 26% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 4g | 24% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 122mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 126kcal | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 1g | 13% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 16.8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 248mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 118mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 55mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)