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Pumpkin seed vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin seed and Beef

  • Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 175% more than Pumpkin seed.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Potassium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +178.4%
Contains more Copper +611.3%
Contains more Manganese +5411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Potassium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +178.4%
Contains more Copper +611.3%
Contains more Manganese +5411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.04

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1914%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +758.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1708.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1914%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +758.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1708.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +196.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1800%
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Water +1360.2%
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
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +196.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1800%
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Water +1360.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1562.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1562.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Beef Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 0g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 27.55g Beef
Fats 19.4g 6.54g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 169kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 13mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 3.04mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 14mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 919mg 352mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 54mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 3.7mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.097mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.009mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 62IU 6IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 9µg 7µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.683mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.572mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.386mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.417mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.491mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.515mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.375g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 2.734g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.532g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Beef
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.