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Pumpkin seeds vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seeds and Semolina different?

  • Pumpkin seeds are higher in Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, and Potassium, however, Semolina is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seeds is 84% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 12 times more Saturated Fat than Semolina. While Pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of Saturated Fat, Semolina contains only 0.294g.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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.
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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +870.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +428.2%
Contains more IronIron +347.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +143%
Contains more ZincZinc +909.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.7%

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% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1121.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~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
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147%
Contains more FatsFats +1783.5%
Contains more OtherOther +435.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.5%
Contains more WaterWater +119.1%

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
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2238%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2646.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Semolina Opinion
Calories 446kcal 374kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 7.51g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 1.03g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 79.09g Semolina
Carbs 53.75g 80.89g Semolina
Magnesium 262mg 27mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 71mg Semolina
Potassium 919mg 174mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 0.74mg Pumpkin seeds
Sugar 0.33g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 1.8g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.284mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 1.02mg Pumpkin seeds
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 92mg 153mg Semolina
Sodium 18mg 2mg Semolina
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Manganese 0.496mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.05mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.452mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Folate 9µg 8µg Pumpkin seeds
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.294g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.258g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.322g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.103mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.271mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.339mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 0.656mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.215mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.183mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.398mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.47mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.185mg Pumpkin seeds
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Semolina
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
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.