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Pumpkin seeds vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin seeds and Sardine

  • Pumpkin seeds have more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, while Sardine have more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +571.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.5%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +271%
Contains more ZincZinc +686.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +594.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +432.6%

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% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Sardine
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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 0% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1733.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1046.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1224.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.7%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.4%

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 Sardine
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Sardine Opinion
Calories 446kcal 208kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 19.4g 11.45g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Net carbs 35.35g 0g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 0g Pumpkin seeds
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 262mg 39mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 919mg 397mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 2.92mg Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.186mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 1.31mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 18mg 307mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 62IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.496mg 0.108mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 9µg 10µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 3.869g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 5.148g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.276mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.572mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.386mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.417mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.491mg 1.268mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.