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Pumpkin seed vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin seed and Soybean meal

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, however, Soybean meal has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for Copper is 146% more.
  • Pumpkin seed has 2 times more Zinc than Soybean meal. Pumpkin seed has 10.3mg of Zinc, while Soybean meal has 5.06mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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 Zinc +103.6%
Contains more Calcium +343.6%
Contains more Iron +313.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +662%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +189.9%
Contains more Manganese +666.1%
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 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Contains more Calcium +343.6%
Contains more Iron +313.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +662%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +189.9%
Contains more Manganese +666.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +55%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1932.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1437.8%
Contains more Folate +3266.7%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1932.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1437.8%
Contains more Folate +3266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +711.7%
Contains more Carbs +49.8%
Contains more Protein +165.2%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Other +46.8%
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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Fats +711.7%
Contains more Carbs +49.8%
Contains more Protein +165.2%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Other +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1374.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1374.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 18.55g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 19.4g 2.39g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 35.89g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 337kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 3.31mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 262mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 92mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 919mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 18mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 10.3mg 5.06mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 0.496mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 3.3µg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 62IU 40IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 9µg 303µg Soybean meal
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.683mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.956mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.572mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 1.386mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.417mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 1.491mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.515mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.409g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.045g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.