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Pumpkin seed vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Porridge?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Porridge is richer in Iron.
  • Pumpkin seed's 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.
Contains more Magnesium +5140%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.3%
Contains more Potassium +5643.8%
Contains more Zinc +7823.1%
Contains more Copper +1625%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +58.2%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +5140%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.3%
Contains more Potassium +5643.8%
Contains more Zinc +7823.1%
Contains more Copper +1625%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +58.2%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1188.2%
Contains more Fats +9138.1%
Contains more Carbs +410.9%
Contains more Other +1627.3%
Contains more Water +1846.9%
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 Protein +1188.2%
Contains more Fats +9138.1%
Contains more Carbs +410.9%
Contains more Other +1627.3%
Contains more Water +1846.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21442.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7657.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21442.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7657.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 seed 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 seed Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 10.02g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 1.44g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.21g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 10.52g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 50kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 0.03g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0.5g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 3.31mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 262mg 5mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 15mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 16mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 10.3mg 0.13mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.04mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.025mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.013mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.02mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.045mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.063mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.11mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.037mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.027mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.078mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.07mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.033mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.028g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.114g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Porridge
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 seed
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed 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 seed - 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.