Pumpkin seeds vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pumpkin seeds and wheat different?
- Pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, magnesium, and copper; however, wheat is richer in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wheat is 109% higher.
- Pumpkin seeds contain 8 times more saturated fat than wheat . While pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of saturated fat, wheat contains only 0.454g.
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +452.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +507.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2255.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1569.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1032.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +377.8% |
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:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +685.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.1% |
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
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1653.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +804.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 3.012mg | 109% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 74% | |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 508mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 10.3mg | 4.16mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 0.978g | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 6.738mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.419mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.419mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 144mg | 28% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 2.47g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.935mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 0.454g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.553mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 0.344g | 14% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 431mg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 13.68g | 10% |
| Folate | 9µg | 43µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 71.13g | 6% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 339kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 3.52mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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)
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.