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Pumpkin seeds vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin seeds and Tofu yogurt different?

  • Pumpkin seeds are higher in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Tofu yogurt is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seeds is 91% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 92 times more Fiber than Tofu yogurt. While Pumpkin seeds contain 18.4g of Fiber, Tofu yogurt contains only 0.2g.
  • Tofu yogurt has less Saturated Fat.

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Tofu yogurt 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 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +555%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1855.3%
Contains more IronIron +212.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +820%
Contains more ZincZinc +3222.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.5%

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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
~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
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +430%
Contains more FatsFats +977.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.8%
Contains more OtherOther +206.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1622.2%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1408%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +769.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 446kcal 94kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 3.5g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 1.8g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 35.35g 15.76g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 15.96g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 40mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 118mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 919mg 47mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 1.06mg Pumpkin seeds
Sugar 1.24g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 0.2g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.075mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 0.31mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 38mg Pumpkin seeds
Sodium 18mg 35mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 62IU 33IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 0.496mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 13µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.06mg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.02mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.24mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.02mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin K 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 9µg 6µg Pumpkin seeds
Choline 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.259g Tofu yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.4g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.017g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Tofu yogurt
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
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.