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Mustard vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard and Pumpkin seed different?

  • Mustard is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 88% higher.
  • Mustard contains 61 times more Sodium than Pumpkin seed. While Mustard contains 1104mg of Sodium, Pumpkin seed contains only 18mg.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt are the varieties 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 Calcium +14.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Iron +105.6%
Contains more Magnesium +445.8%
Contains more Potassium +504.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +1509.4%
Contains more Copper +832.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +14.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Iron +105.6%
Contains more Magnesium +445.8%
Contains more Potassium +504.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +1509.4%
Contains more Copper +832.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
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 A +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1760.4%
Contains more Protein +396%
Contains more Fats +480.8%
Contains more Carbs +822%
Contains more Other +12.8%
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 Water +1760.4%
Contains more Protein +396%
Contains more Fats +480.8%
Contains more Carbs +822%
Contains more Other +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1042.6%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1042.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Pumpkin seed
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 3.74g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 3.34g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 5.83g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 60kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 4g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 63mg 55mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 48mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 108mg 92mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 1104mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.64mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.074mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.422mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 62IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 3µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.034mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.052mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.286mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.056mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.037mg Mustard
Folate 7µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.167mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.292mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.264mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.076mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.189mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.119mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.009g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 0.214g 3.67g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1086mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard 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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.