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Pumpkin seed vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin seed and Crab

  • Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, and Potassium, however, Crab has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crab is 139% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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 Iron +562%
Contains more Magnesium +627.8%
Contains more Potassium +254.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +170.3%
Contains more Manganese +570.3%
Contains more Calcium +65.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.3%
Contains more Copper +18%
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 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Iron +562%
Contains more Magnesium +627.8%
Contains more Potassium +254.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +170.3%
Contains more Manganese +570.3%
Contains more Calcium +65.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.3%
Contains more Copper +18%

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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Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +860.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1680.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.6%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
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 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +860.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1680.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.6%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2521.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.9%
Contains more Water +1670.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.88
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
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +2521.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.9%
Contains more Water +1670.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4576%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3327.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4576%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3327.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

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 Crab
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 seed Crab Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 0g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 17.88g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.74g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 83kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 91mg Crab
Iron 3.31mg 0.5mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 36mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 234mg Crab
Potassium 919mg 259mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 563mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 3.81mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 0.496mg 0.074mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 62IU 2IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 9µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.226mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.776mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 1.307mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 1.386mg
Methionine 0.417mg 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.708mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.806mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.393mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.014g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.129g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.258g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Crab
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
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $9.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.