English muffin vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between English muffins and pumpkin seeds
- English muffins have more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 87% more.
- English muffins have 26 times more sodium than pumpkin seeds. English muffins have 464mg of sodium, while pumpkin seeds have 18mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1147.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +601.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +434.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1371.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +432.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +447.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +696.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +835.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +977.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1897.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +895.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 10.3mg | 87% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 18.4g | 63% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.69mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 262mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 8.844g | 53% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 3.31mg | 30% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 19.4g | 27% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 919mg | 23% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 18.55g | 22% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 18mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 3.67g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 6.032g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.034mg | 12% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 446kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.286mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.496mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 46g | 53.75g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 52mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
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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
14%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)