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Pumpkin seeds vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seeds and Porridge?

  • Pumpkin seeds are richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Porridge is richer in Iron.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for Zinc is 92% higher.
  • Porridge contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5643.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1625%
Contains more ZincZinc +7823.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +513.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.2%
Contains more IronIron +13%
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.
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%
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% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1188.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9138.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1627.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1846.9%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21442.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7657.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

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 Porridge
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Porridge Opinion
Calories 446kcal 50kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 1.44g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 0.21g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 10.02g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 10.52g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 5mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 87mg Porridge
Potassium 919mg 16mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 3.74mg Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 0.5g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.04mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 0.13mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 15mg Pumpkin seeds
Sodium 18mg 6mg Porridge
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Manganese 0.496mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.025mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.013mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Folate 9µg 12µg Porridge
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.028g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.114g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.02mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.045mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.063mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 0.11mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.037mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.027mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.078mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.07mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.033mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.637g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.