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Sardine vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sardine and Pumpkin seeds

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, while Pumpkin seeds has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 CalciumCalcium +594.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +432.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +571.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.5%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +271%
Contains more ZincZinc +686.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.3%

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.
Sardine
11
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1733.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1046.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 ProteinProtein +32.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1224.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Pumpkin seeds Opinion
Calories 208kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 24.62g 18.55g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 19.4g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 0g 35.35g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 0g 53.75g Pumpkin seeds
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 262mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 382mg 55mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 919mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 2.92mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.186mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 1.31mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 490mg 92mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 18mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 108IU 62IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.034mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.052mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.286mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.056mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.037mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 9µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 3.67g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 6.032g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 8.844g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 1.079mg 0.683mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.956mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.572mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.386mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.417mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.924mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.725mg 0.515mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
124%
Sardine
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
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 - 289mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.

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