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Spaghetti vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spaghetti and Pumpkin seed

  • Spaghetti contains less Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese than Pumpkin seed.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 89% higher.
  • Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Iron +562%
Contains more Magnesium +1355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +1988.6%
Contains more Zinc +1919.6%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Iron +562%
Contains more Magnesium +1355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +1988.6%
Contains more Zinc +1919.6%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +54%

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 B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1280.7%
Contains more Protein +219.8%
Contains more Fats +1986%
Contains more Carbs +74.2%
Contains more Other +1257.1%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
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
Contains more Water +1280.7%
Contains more Protein +219.8%
Contains more Fats +1986%
Contains more Carbs +74.2%
Contains more Other +1257.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4504.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2612.9%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4504.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2612.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Pumpkin seed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 5.8g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 0.93g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 30.86g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 158kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 1.8g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 7mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 0.5mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 18mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 58mg 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 44mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 1mg 18mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.1mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.322mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.052mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.286mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.056mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.037mg Spaghetti
Folate 7µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.206mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.44mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.133mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.065mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.262mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.132mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 0.176g 3.67g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Pumpkin seed
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
3%
Spaghetti
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.494g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed 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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.