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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 have more Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin seeds covers your daily need of 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% 3.7% 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% 0.48% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +675%
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 Opinion
Calories 446kcal 116kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 9.02g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 0.38g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.5mg Lentil
Net carbs 35.35g 12.23g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 20.13g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 36mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 19mg Pumpkin seeds
Potassium 919mg 369mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 3.33mg Lentil
Sugar 1.8g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 7.9g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.251mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 1.27mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 180mg Lentil
Sodium 18mg 2mg Lentil
Vitamin A 62IU 8IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Manganese 0.496mg 0.494mg Pumpkin seeds
Selenium 2.8µg 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
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Folate 9µg 181µg Lentil
Choline 32.7mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.064g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.175g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.081mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.323mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.39mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 0.654mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.63mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.077mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.445mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.448mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.254mg Pumpkin seeds

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.