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Pumpkin seed vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin seed and Foie gras

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 392% more than Pumpkin seed.
  • Pumpkin seed has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 Magnesium +1915.4%
Contains more Potassium +565.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +1019.6%
Contains more Copper +72.5%
Contains more Manganese +313.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +66.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
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 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +1915.4%
Contains more Potassium +565.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +1019.6%
Contains more Copper +72.5%
Contains more Manganese +313.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +66.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%

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 +5275.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +777.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
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 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5275.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +777.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Carbs +1051%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Fats +126%
Contains more Water +723.1%
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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Carbs +1051%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Fats +126%
Contains more Water +723.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +952.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +324.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +952.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +324.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 4.67g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 11.4g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 53.75g 4.67g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Fiber 18.4g 0g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 3.31mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 262mg 13mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 919mg 138mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 697mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.92mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.4mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.12mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 62IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 9µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.161mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.507mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.606mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 1.029mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.863mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.27mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.567mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.719mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.303mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 14.45g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.84g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Foie gras
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
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.