Pumpkin seeds vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pumpkin seeds and soybeans
- Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, magnesium, copper, and potassium; however, soybeans have more iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 83% more.
- Pumpkin seeds have 3 times more fiber than soybeans. Pumpkin seeds have 18.4g of fiber, while soybeans have 6g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +204.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +795.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +355.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +448.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +532.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
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:
18.21 g
Fats:
8.97 g
Carbs:
8.36 g
Water:
62.55 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +542.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1290% |
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Protein
~18.21g
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
1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 1.15mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 6g | 50% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 86mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.407mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 5.064g | 25% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 5.14mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 245mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.285mg | 18% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 8.97g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 8.36g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.234mg | 15% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 172kcal | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.824mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 919mg | 515mg | 12% |
| Folate | 9µg | 54µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 1.297g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 1.981g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.155mg | 10% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 55mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 18.21g | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.399mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 2.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.723mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.807mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.108mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.