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Pumpkin seeds vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin seeds and wasabi

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, magnesium, fiber, iron, and potassium, while wasabi has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily need for zinc, 79% more than wasabi.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 4 times more copper than wasabi. While pumpkin seeds contain 0.69mg of copper, wasabi contains only 0.155mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Wasabi, root, 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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +279.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +221.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +535.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.7%
~equal in Sodium ~17mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +640.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +286.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2979.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.3%
Contains more OtherOther +97.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1435.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Wasabi DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 1.62mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 59%
Copper 0.69mg 0.155mg 59%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 41.9mg 46%
Magnesium 262mg 69mg 46%
Fiber 18.4g 7.8g 42%
Fats 19.4g 0.63g 29%
Iron 3.31mg 1.03mg 29%
Protein 18.55g 4.8g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.274mg 18%
Calories 446kcal 109kcal 17%
Saturated fat 3.67g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 15%
Carbs 53.75g 23.54g 10%
Potassium 919mg 568mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.131mg 8%
Calcium 55mg 128mg 7%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.391mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.114mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.743mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.203mg 3%
Phosphorus 92mg 80mg 2%
Folate 9µg 18µg 2%
Net carbs 35.35g 15.74g N/A
Sodium 18mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.