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Pumpkin seeds vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin seeds and mortadella

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, and potassium, while mortadella has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11765% more than pumpkin seeds.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin seeds is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +463.8%
Contains more IronIron +136.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +390.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1553.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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%
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 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +834.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1662.3%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1062.2%

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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88.7%

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 Mortadella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 seeds Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 153mg 11765%
Zinc 10.3mg 2.1mg 75%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Copper 0.69mg 0.06mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg 62%
Magnesium 262mg 11mg 60%
Sodium 18mg 1246mg 53%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 3.12g 38%
Saturated fat 3.67g 9.51g 27%
Iron 3.31mg 1.4mg 24%
Potassium 919mg 163mg 22%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.03mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Carbs 53.75g 3.05g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.673mg 15%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 11.38g 13%
Fats 19.4g 25.39g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.44mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.13mg 7%
Calories 446kcal 311kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.119mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Protein 18.55g 16.37g 4%
Calcium 55mg 18mg 4%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Phosphorus 92mg 97mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 3.05g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.