Wheat gluten vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat gluten and pumpkin seeds
- Wheat gluten has more phosphorus, iron, and calcium; however, pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, potassium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 86% more than wheat gluten.
- Pumpkin seeds contain 3 times less phosphorus than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 260mg of phosphorus, while pumpkin seeds contain 92mg.
- Wheat gluten has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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 more CalciumCalcium | +158.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +948% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +819% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +279.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1111.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +305.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +948.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +289.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3766.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +991.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 18.55g | 113% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 10.3mg | 86% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 72% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 18.4g | 71% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 262mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.69mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 8.844g | 54% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 19.4g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 92mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 3.31mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 919mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 3.67g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 6.032g | 15% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 53.75g | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 55mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.052mg | 4% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 446kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.286mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 29mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 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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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
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4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seeds 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 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.