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Pumpkin seeds vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin seeds and lentil

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, magnesium, copper, fiber, and potassium, while lentil has more folate, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily need for zinc, 82% more than lentil.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain 69 times more saturated fat than lentil. While pumpkin seeds contain 3.67g of saturated fat, lentil contains only 0.053g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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%
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +627.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +711%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
~equal in Iron ~3.33mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.494mg

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%
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1039.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1911.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5005.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167%
Contains more OtherOther +357.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1447.6%

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
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4953.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seeds Lentil
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Lentil DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 1.27mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.175g 58%
Magnesium 262mg 36mg 54%
Copper 0.69mg 0.251mg 49%
Folate 9µg 181µg 43%
Fiber 18.4g 7.9g 42%
Fats 19.4g 0.38g 29%
Protein 18.55g 9.02g 19%
Calories 446kcal 116kcal 17%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.053g 16%
Potassium 919mg 369mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0.064g 15%
Phosphorus 92mg 180mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.638mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.178mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.169mg 11%
Carbs 53.75g 20.13g 11%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.06mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.5mg 1%
Sodium 18mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 12.23g N/A
Iron 3.31mg 3.33mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.494mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.254mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Lentil
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
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.