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Chicken meat vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken meat and Pumpkin seed

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 76% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 Phosphorus +97.8%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +162.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1039.1%
Contains more Potassium +312.1%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +430.9%
Contains more Copper +945.5%
Contains more Manganese +2380%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.8%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +162.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1039.1%
Contains more Potassium +312.1%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +430.9%
Contains more Copper +945.5%
Contains more Manganese +2380%

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 A +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2867.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1739.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +981.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 A +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2867.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1739.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +981.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Water +1221.1%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.8
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +47.2%
Contains more Water +1221.1%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.67
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 27.3g 18.55g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 0g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 239kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 15mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 1.26mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 23mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 182mg 92mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 82mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 1.94mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.066mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.02mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 62IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.034mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.052mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.286mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.056mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.037mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 1.128mg 0.683mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.956mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.572mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 1.386mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.417mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.924mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.802mg 0.515mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.79g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
103%
Pumpkin seed

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 - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.