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Pumpkin seeds vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpkin seeds and soybean raw

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc and fiber, while soybean raw has more iron, copper, folate, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Soybean raw's daily need coverage for iron is 155% higher.
  • Soybean raw contains 2 times less zinc than pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds contain 10.3mg of zinc, while soybean raw contains 4.89mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Soybeans, mature seeds, 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.
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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +403.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.5%
Contains more IronIron +374.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +665.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +407.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~280mg

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% 1% 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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2470.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +467.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +918.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +4066.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.7%
Contains more WaterWater +89.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%
~equal in Fats ~19.94g

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.3%

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 Soybean raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Soybean raw DV% diff.
Iron 3.31mg 15.7mg 155%
Copper 0.69mg 1.658mg 108%
Folate 9µg 375µg 92%
Manganese 0.496mg 2.517mg 88%
Phosphorus 92mg 704mg 87%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.874mg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.87mg 63%
Zinc 10.3mg 4.89mg 49%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Fiber 18.4g 9.3g 36%
Protein 18.55g 36.49g 36%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Potassium 919mg 1797mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.377mg 26%
Calcium 55mg 277mg 22%
Choline 115.9mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 11.255g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.793mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.623mg 8%
Carbs 53.75g 30.16g 8%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Magnesium 262mg 280mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 4.404g 4%
Saturated fat 3.67g 2.884g 4%
Fats 19.4g 19.94g 1%
Sodium 18mg 2mg 1%
Calories 446kcal 446kcal 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 7.33g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 2.122mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 1.097mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Soybean raw
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
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)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.