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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 has 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% 1% 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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Zinc 10.3mg 1.31mg 82%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Phosphorus 92mg 490mg 57%
Copper 0.69mg 0.186mg 56%
Magnesium 262mg 39mg 53%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Calcium 55mg 382mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 5.245mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 5.148g 25%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Carbs 53.75g 0g 18%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.108mg 17%
Potassium 919mg 397mg 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.227mg 13%
Sodium 18mg 307mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.642mg 12%
Calories 446kcal 208kcal 12%
Protein 18.55g 24.62g 12%
Fats 19.4g 11.45g 12%
Saturated fat 3.67g 1.528g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.167mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 3.869g 5%
Iron 3.31mg 2.92mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 0g N/A
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

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
119%
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.