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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 have 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
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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% 11% 41% 72% 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% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Zinc 1.31mg 10.3mg 82%
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Phosphorus 490mg 92mg 57%
Copper 0.186mg 0.69mg 56%
Magnesium 39mg 262mg 53%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 55mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.286mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 8.844g 25%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Carbs 0g 53.75g 18%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.496mg 17%
Potassium 397mg 919mg 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.052mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 18mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.056mg 12%
Calories 208kcal 446kcal 12%
Protein 24.62g 18.55g 12%
Fats 11.45g 19.4g 12%
Saturated fat 1.528g 3.67g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.037mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 6.032g 5%
Iron 2.92mg 3.31mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.034mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 35.35g N/A
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.515mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

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
119%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.