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Pumpkin seed vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Chinook salmon

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Iron, while Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 120% more than Pumpkin seed.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +96.4%
Contains more Iron +263.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +1739.3%
Contains more Copper +1201.9%
Contains more Manganese +2510.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Iron +263.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +1739.3%
Contains more Copper +1201.9%
Contains more Manganese +2510.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.3%

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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1444.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1148.6%
Contains more Folate +288.9%
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1444.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1148.6%
Contains more Folate +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Water +1357.8%
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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Water +1357.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.742
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.742

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 0g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 19.4g 13.38g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 231kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 28mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 0.91mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 122mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 919mg 505mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 60mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.56mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.053mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.019mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 62IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 9µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.288mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.572mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 1.386mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.417mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.491mg 1.325mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 5.742g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 2.662g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Chinook salmon
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $12.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.