Meatball vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between meatball and pumpkin seeds
- Meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and folate; however, pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and iron.
- Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 77% more than meatball.
- Pumpkin seeds have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless 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 | +273.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +410.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +472.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2658.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +774.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +792.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +440.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1188.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +571.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 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 | -61.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 1.8mg | 10.3mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.034mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 262mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 18.4g | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 92mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 8.844g | 28% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 18mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 919mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 22% | |
| Folate | 78µg | 9µg | 17% |
| Fats | 9g | 19.4g | 16% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 8g | 53.75g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.286mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 3.31mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.037mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.052mg | 12% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 446kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 6.032g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 3.67g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Protein | 21g | 18.55g | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0% |
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
57%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.