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Pumpkin seed vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seed and Soba different?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Calcium, while Soba is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 93% more than Soba.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 193 times more Saturated Fat than Soba. Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Soba contains 0.019g.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked types were 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 Calcium +1275%
Contains more Iron +589.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +268%
Contains more Potassium +2525.7%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +8483.3%
Contains more Copper +8525%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
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 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1275%
Contains more Iron +589.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +268%
Contains more Potassium +2525.7%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +8483.3%
Contains more Copper +8525%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%

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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Soba
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +266.6%
Contains more Fats +19300%
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Other +874.4%
Contains more Water +1522.4%
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
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +266.6%
Contains more Fats +19300%
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Other +874.4%
Contains more Water +1522.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28429%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28429%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Soba Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 21.44g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 5.06g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.1g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 21.44g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 99kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 4mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.48mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 9mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 25mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 35mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 60mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.12mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.008mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.374mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.094mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.026mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.51mg Soba
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.235mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.04mg Soba
Folate 9µg 7µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.072mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.177mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.195mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.33mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.214mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.072mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.217mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.249mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.119mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.026g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.031g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Soba
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
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.