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Pumpkin seeds vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pumpkin seeds and chicken sandwich

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and iron; however, chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 88% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 13 times less fiber than pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds contain 18.4g of fiber, while chicken sandwich contains 1.4g.
  • Pumpkin seeds have less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +991.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275.1%
Contains more IronIron +87%
Contains more CopperCopper +929.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1588.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.1%
~equal in Calcium ~58mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +935.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +73.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.3%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +987.6%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.2%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 0.61mg 88%
Copper 0.69mg 0.067mg 69%
Fiber 18.4g 1.4g 68%
Magnesium 262mg 24mg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 7.72mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 3.177g 38%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 18mg 753mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.383mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.2mg 23%
Potassium 919mg 245mg 20%
Iron 3.31mg 1.77mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.3mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.23mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 92mg 185mg 13%
Fats 19.4g 11.19g 13%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.219mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Carbs 53.75g 20.89g 11%
Folate 9µg 47µg 10%
Calories 446kcal 250kcal 10%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Saturated fat 3.67g 2.123g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Protein 18.55g 16.28g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 4.481g 4%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 19.49g N/A
Calcium 55mg 58mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
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 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.547g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.