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Ground beef vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground beef and Pumpkin seed different?

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Pumpkin seed is higher in Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Pumpkin seed.

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 +80.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1441.2%
Contains more Potassium +281.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Zinc +76.4%
Contains more Copper +773.4%
Contains more Manganese +5411.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1441.2%
Contains more Potassium +281.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Zinc +76.4%
Contains more Copper +773.4%
Contains more Manganese +5411.1%

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +740.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +740.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Water +1197.1%
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +59%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +28.7%
Contains more Water +1197.1%
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2067.6%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2067.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 23.87g 18.55g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 0g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 241kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 33mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 2.27mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 17mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 166mg 92mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 73mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 5.84mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.079mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.009mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.034mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.052mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.286mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.056mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.037mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.923mg 0.683mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.956mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.572mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.386mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.417mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.924mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.775mg 0.515mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 1.173g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 6.073g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 6.032g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.403g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.