Tofu vs. Pumpkin Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Tofu and Pumpkin Seeds


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of tofu versus pumpkin seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tofu and pumpkin seeds:

  • Both pumpkin seeds and tofu are high in calcium, iron and protein.
  • Pumpkin seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Tofu has 4.3 times less saturated fat than pumpkin seed.
  • Tofu has more thiamin.
Detailed nutritional comparison of tofu and pumpkin seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Pumpkin Seeds (Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pumpkin seed is high in calories and tofu has 83% less calories than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 446 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, tofu is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pumpkin seeds per calorie. Tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 39:9:52 and for pumpkin seeds, 16:46:38 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Tofu Pumpkin Seeds
Protein 39% 16%
Carbohydrates 9% 46%
Fat 52% 38%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pumpkin seed is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 97% less carbohydrates than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 53.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pumpkin seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 60 times more dietary fiber than tofu - pumpkin seed has 18.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tofu and pumpkin seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - tofu has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and pumpkin seed does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both pumpkin seeds and tofu are high in protein. Pumpkin seed has 130% more protein than tofu - pumpkin seed has 18.6g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Tofu has 4.3 times less saturated fat than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pumpkin seeds and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pumpkin seed has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pumpkin seeds and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pumpkin seed has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Tofu and pumpkin seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pumpkin seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Tofu and pumpkin seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pumpkin seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Tofu has more thiamin. Both tofu and pumpkin seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Tofu Pumpkin Seeds
Thiamin 0.081 MG 0.034 MG
Riboflavin 0.052 MG 0.052 MG
Niacin 0.195 MG 0.286 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.068 MG 0.056 MG
Vitamin B6 0.047 MG 0.037 MG
Folate 15 UG 9 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both pumpkin seeds and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 536% more calcium than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 55mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.

iron

Both pumpkin seeds and tofu are high in iron. Tofu has 62% more iron than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.

potassium

Pumpkin seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than tofu - pumpkin seed has 919mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pumpkin seed per 100 grams.

Tofu Pumpkin Seeds
alpha linoleic acid 0.319 G 0.077 G
Total 0.319 G 0.077 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pumpkin seed has more linoleic acid than tofu per 100 grams.

Tofu Pumpkin Seeds
linoleic acid 2.38 G 8.759 G
Total 2.38 G 8.759 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Tofu or Pumpkin Seeds .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Pumpkin Seeds (Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does pumpkin seeds or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pumpkin seed is high in calories and tofu has 80% less calories than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 446 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.

Is pumpkin seeds or tofu better for protein?
Both pumpkin seeds and tofu are high in protein. Pumpkin seed has 130% more protein than tofu - pumpkin seed has 18.6g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.

Does pumpkin seeds or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pumpkin seed is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 100% fewer carbohydrates than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 53.8g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.

Does pumpkin seeds or tofu contain more calcium?
Both pumpkin seeds and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 540% more calcium than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 55mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.

Does pumpkin seeds or tofu contain more iron?
Both pumpkin seeds and tofu are high in iron. Tofu has 60% more iron than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.

Does pumpkin seeds or tofu contain more potassium?
Pumpkin seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than tofu - pumpkin seed has 919mg of potassium in 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.