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Lamb vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Pumpkin seeds

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Pumpkin seeds are higher in Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Pumpkin seeds.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1039.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.5%
Contains more IronIron +76.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +479.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2154.5%

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.
Lamb
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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% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1078.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +32.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1093.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +363.4%
~equal in Fats ~19.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pumpkin seeds Opinion
Calories 294kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 24.52g 18.55g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 19.4g Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 0g 35.35g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 0g 53.75g Pumpkin seeds
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 262mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 17mg 55mg Pumpkin seeds
Potassium 310mg 919mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 1.88mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.119mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 4.46mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 188mg 92mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 18mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.034mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.052mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.286mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.056mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.037mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 9µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.67g Pumpkin seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 6.032g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 8.844g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 1.05mg 0.683mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.956mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.572mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.386mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.417mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.924mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.777mg 0.515mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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 - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.