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Lentil vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lentil and Pumpkin seeds

  • Lentil has more Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin seeds has more Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin seeds covers your daily need of Zinc 82% more than Lentil.
  • Lentil contains 20 times more Folate than Pumpkin seeds. While Lentil contains 181µg of Folate, Pumpkin seeds contain only 9µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lentil is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Lentil
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
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 +95.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +627.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +711%
~equal in Iron ~3.31mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.496mg

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.
Lentil
10
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 5% 0.48% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
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 CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1039.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1911.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +675%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
1
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 WaterWater +1447.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5005.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167%
Contains more OtherOther +357.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
1
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4953.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Pumpkin seeds Opinion
Calories 116kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 9.02g 18.55g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 0.38g 19.4g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.3mg Lentil
Net carbs 12.23g 35.35g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 20.13g 53.75g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 36mg 262mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 19mg 55mg Pumpkin seeds
Potassium 369mg 919mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.33mg 3.31mg Lentil
Sugar 1.8g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 7.9g 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.251mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 1.27mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 180mg 92mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 18mg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 62IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.034mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.052mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.286mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.056mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.037mg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Folate 181µg 9µg Lentil
Choline 32.7mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 3.67g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 6.032g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 8.844g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.323mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 0.654mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 0.63mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.077mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 0.448mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.254mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil 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
25%
Lentil
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.