Pumpkin seeds vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pumpkin seeds and margarine
- Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium; however, margarine is richer in vitamin A.
- Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 94% more than margarine.
- Pumpkin seeds contain less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +8633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5005.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5416.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1740% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11493.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7578.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +316% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +267.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +544.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 24.302g | 103% |
| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0mg | 94% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 80.71g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 819µg | 91% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 38.877g | 82% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 78% | |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0mg | 77% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 0g | 74% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 3mg | 62% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 60% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 15.189g | 52% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 0.06mg | 41% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 0.16g | 37% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 18mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 22% | |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 0.7g | 18% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 717kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 5mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
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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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.519g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.