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Pumpkin seed vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin seed and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, and Manganese, however, McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 76% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 13 times less Magnesium than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed has 262mg of Magnesium, while McDonald's Big Mac has 20mg.
  • Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 Iron +65.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1210%
Contains more Potassium +407.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +439.3%
Contains more Copper +604.1%
Contains more Manganese +140.8%
Contains more Calcium +110.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
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 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Iron +65.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1210%
Contains more Potassium +407.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +439.3%
Contains more Copper +604.1%
Contains more Manganese +140.8%
Contains more Calcium +110.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%

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 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1083.2%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
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 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1083.2%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +167.7%
Contains more Other +106.5%
Contains more Water +1040%
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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +167.7%
Contains more Other +106.5%
Contains more Water +1040%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2790.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.803
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2790.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.803

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 18.48g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 11.82g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 14.96g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 20.08g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 257kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.6g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 3.31mg 2mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 20mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 919mg 181mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 460mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 1.91mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.098mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.206mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 62IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.588g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 3.803g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 3.474g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.306g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin seed McDonald's Big Mac
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%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in vitamins

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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.