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Pumpkin seeds vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin seeds and barbecue sauce

  • The amount of zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus in pumpkin seeds is higher than in barbecue sauce.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily need for zinc, 92% more than barbecue sauce.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 82 times more saturated fat than barbecue sauce. While pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of saturated fat, barbecue sauce contains only 0.045g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1915.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +296.1%
Contains more IronIron +417.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +858.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5958.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293.7%

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.
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%
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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.056mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2162.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2979.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.8%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1115.8%

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7256.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8656.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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 Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Pumpkin seeds Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.17mg 92%
Fiber 18.4g 0.9g 70%
Copper 0.69mg 0.072mg 69%
Magnesium 262mg 13mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.101g 58%
Sodium 18mg 1027mg 44%
Protein 18.55g 0.82g 35%
Iron 3.31mg 0.64mg 33%
Fats 19.4g 0.63g 29%
Potassium 919mg 232mg 20%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.126mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.045g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0.082g 15%
Calories 446kcal 172kcal 14%
Phosphorus 92mg 20mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Carbs 53.75g 40.77g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.075mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 33mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.164mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.597mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg 1%
Choline 7.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 39.87g N/A
Sugar 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.056mg 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Barbecue sauce
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
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.