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

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Summary of differences between pumpkin seeds and chinook salmon

  • Pumpkin seeds have 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 for vitamin B12, 120% more than pumpkin seeds.

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.
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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82%
Contains more IronIron +263.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1201.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1739.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2510.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +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.
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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1444.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +288.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +45%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-180.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1357.8%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.742g

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 seeds Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Zinc 10.3mg 0.56mg 89%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Copper 0.69mg 0.053mg 71%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 10.045mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 2.662g 41%
Phosphorus 92mg 371mg 40%
Magnesium 262mg 122mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.462mg 33%
Iron 3.31mg 0.91mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.019mg 21%
Carbs 53.75g 0g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.865mg 16%
Vitamin A 3µg 149µg 16%
Protein 18.55g 25.72g 14%
Potassium 919mg 505mg 12%
Calories 446kcal 231kcal 11%
Fats 19.4g 13.38g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.154mg 8%
Folate 9µg 35µg 7%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.1mg 4%
Calcium 55mg 28mg 3%
Sodium 18mg 60mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.67g 3.214g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.044mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 5.742g 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $12.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds 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 seeds - 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.