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Corned beef vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corned beef and pumpkin seeds

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in fiber, copper, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, and iron.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily fiber needs 74% more than corned beef.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2083.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +587.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.8%
Contains more IronIron +78%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2154.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +959.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 WaterWater +1228.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11336.2%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%
~equal in Protein ~18.55g
~equal in Fats ~19.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1220%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Pumpkin seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Corned beef Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 60%
Copper 0.154mg 0.69mg 60%
Magnesium 12mg 262mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 8.844g 54%
Zinc 4.58mg 10.3mg 52%
Sodium 973mg 18mg 42%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Potassium 145mg 919mg 23%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.496mg 21%
Carbs 0.47g 53.75g 18%
Iron 1.86mg 3.31mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.286mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.037mg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.34g 3.67g 12%
Calories 251kcal 446kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.052mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 6.032g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.056mg 7%
Phosphorus 125mg 92mg 5%
Calcium 8mg 55mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Fats 18.98g 19.4g 1%
Protein 18.17g 18.55g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Pumpkin seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Corned beef
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 955mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seeds - 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.