Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Fast food vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Fast food and Pumpkin seed

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 71% more than Fast food.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

Infographic

Fast food vs Pumpkin seed infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +870.4%
Contains more Potassium +366.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +308.7%
Contains more Copper +470.2%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.31
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +870.4%
Contains more Potassium +366.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +308.7%
Contains more Copper +470.2%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.31

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +832.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1864%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +832.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1864%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +754.4%
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Contains more Other +150%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +754.4%
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.4%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 16.52g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 12.01g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 31.5g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 297kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 1.7g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 62mg 55mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 27mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 134mg 92mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 331mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 2.52mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.121mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.357mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 3µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.034mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.052mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.286mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.056mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.037mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.46mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.13mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.785mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.306mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.728mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.402mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.514g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 4.493g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Pumpkin seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
46%
Fast food
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.