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Pumpkin seed vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin seed and Sardine

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, while Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 Iron +13.4%
Contains more Magnesium +571.8%
Contains more Potassium +131.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +686.3%
Contains more Copper +271%
Contains more Manganese +359.3%
Contains more Calcium +594.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.6%
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +13.4%
Contains more Magnesium +571.8%
Contains more Potassium +131.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +686.3%
Contains more Copper +271%
Contains more Manganese +359.3%
Contains more Calcium +594.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.6%

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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Sardine
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1733.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1046.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.4%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1733.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1046.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.4%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Water +1224.7%
Contains more Other +13.7%
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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Water +1224.7%
Contains more Other +13.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%

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 Sardine
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 0g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 19.4g 11.45g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 208kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 3.31mg 2.92mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 39mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 919mg 397mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 307mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 1.31mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.186mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.108mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 62IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 9µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.276mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.572mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.386mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.417mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.491mg 1.268mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 3.869g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 5.148g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin seed Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.