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Liver vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Liver and Pumpkin seed

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 778% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 Iron +441.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +162%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Potassium +512.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +65.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Iron +441.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +162%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Potassium +512.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +65.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.69

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +28927.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +7766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2849.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1440.5%
Contains more Folate +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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 +28927.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +7766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2849.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1440.5%
Contains more Folate +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.3%
Contains more Water +1329.3%
Contains more Fats +340.9%
Contains more Carbs +1329.5%
Contains more Other +153.3%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +40.3%
Contains more Water +1329.3%
Contains more Fats +340.9%
Contains more Carbs +1329.5%
Contains more Other +153.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +857.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +742.3%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +857.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +742.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 26.02g 18.55g Liver
Fats 4.4g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 3.76g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 165kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 10mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 17.92mg 3.31mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 241mg 92mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 49mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 6.72mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.634mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.3mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 62IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 3µg Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0.3mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.034mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.052mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.286mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.056mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.037mg Liver
Folate 163µg 9µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.326mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.683mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.956mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.572mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.386mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.417mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.924mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.491mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.515mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 1.41g 3.67g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.