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Pumpkin seeds vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pumpkin seeds and pollock

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, and iron; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than pumpkin seeds.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.7%
Contains more IronIron +491.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +1707%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2655.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.2%

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.
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% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Pollock
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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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +789.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +1544.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +124.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1536.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4401.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1417%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Zinc 10.3mg 0.57mg 88%
Selenium 44.1µg 80%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Copper 0.69mg 0.06mg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.583g 55%
Magnesium 262mg 81mg 43%
Iron 3.31mg 0.56mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Fats 19.4g 1.18g 28%
Phosphorus 92mg 267mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 3.949mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.329mg 22%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.018mg 21%
Carbs 53.75g 0g 18%
Calories 446kcal 111kcal 17%
Sodium 18mg 419mg 17%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.159g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0.134g 15%
Potassium 919mg 430mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.223mg 13%
Protein 18.55g 23.48g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.432mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 17µg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Calcium 55mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Pollock
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
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 - 401mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.