Salmon vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Salmon and Pumpkin seeds
- Salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Pumpkin seeds are richer in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Iron.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 117% more than Pumpkin seeds.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 | +173.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +773.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +873.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1308.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2295.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3000% |
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 CVitamin C | +1133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +271% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2712.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2533.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1648.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1338.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +375% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 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 | -34.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +44.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.2% |
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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| Calories | 206kcal | 446kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 18.55g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 19.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 35.35g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 53.75g |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 262mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 919mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 3.31mg |
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| Fiber | 0g | 18.4g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.69mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 10.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 62IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.496mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 3.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 6.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 8.844g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.326mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.683mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.956mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.417mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.924mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.491mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.515mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
106%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $10.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals