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Pumpkin seed vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin seed and Lentil

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium, while Lentil has more Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 82% more than Lentil.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 69 times more Saturated Fat than Lentil. While Pumpkin seed contains 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.
Contains more Calcium +189.5%
Contains more Magnesium +627.8%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains more Zinc +711%
Contains more Copper +174.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.33
Equal in Manganese - 0.494
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 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +189.5%
Contains more Magnesium +627.8%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains more Zinc +711%
Contains more Copper +174.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.33
Equal in Manganese - 0.494

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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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1039.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.1%
Contains more Folate +1911.1%
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% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1039.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.1%
Contains more Folate +1911.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +5005.3%
Contains more Carbs +167%
Contains more Other +357.8%
Contains more Water +1447.6%
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
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 Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +5005.3%
Contains more Carbs +167%
Contains more Other +357.8%
Contains more Water +1447.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4953.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4953.7%
Contains less Saturated 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 seed 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 seed Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 12.23g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 9.02g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.38g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 20.13g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 116kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 1.8g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 7.9g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 19mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 262mg 36mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 180mg Lentil
Potassium 919mg 369mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 10.3mg 1.27mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.251mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.494mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 62IU 8IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.073mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.06mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 9µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.081mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.323mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.39mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.654mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.63mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.077mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.445mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.448mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.254mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.064g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.175g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed 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 seed - 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.