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English muffin vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between English muffin and Pumpkin seed

  • English muffin has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 87% more.
  • English muffin has 26 times more Sodium than Pumpkin seed. English muffin has 464mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin seed has 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 Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Iron +271.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1147.6%
Contains more Potassium +601.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +1371.4%
Contains more Copper +434.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Equal in Calcium - 55
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Iron +271.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1147.6%
Contains more Potassium +601.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +1371.4%
Contains more Copper +434.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Equal in Calcium - 55

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 B1 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +696.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 B1 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +696.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +835.6%
Contains more Protein +140.9%
Contains more Fats +977.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +58.3%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 Water +835.6%
Contains more Protein +140.9%
Contains more Fats +977.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +58.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1897.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +895.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1897.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
English muffin Pumpkin seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 35.35g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 1.8g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 46g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 235kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 2.7g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 52mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 0.89mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 21mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 133mg 92mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 464mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.7mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.129mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.357mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.034mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.052mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.286mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.056mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.037mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 9µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.242mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.553mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.241mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.139mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.353mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.17mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 0.259g 3.67g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.