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Pumpkin seed vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin seed and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 87% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 11 times less Magnesium than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 262mg of Magnesium, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 23mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin seed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 +1039.1%
Contains more Potassium +504.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +1392.8%
Contains more Copper +396.4%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
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% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +189.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1039.1%
Contains more Potassium +504.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +1392.8%
Contains more Copper +396.4%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%

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 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +1388.9%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +1388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.1%
Contains more Fats +124.5%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Water +12.2%
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% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +96.1%
Contains more Fats +124.5%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Water +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 18.55g 9.46g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 8.64g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 446kcal 418kcal Pumpkin seed
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 2.8g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 19mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 262mg 23mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 102mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 919mg 152mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 941mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.139mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 62IU 2IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 9µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.116mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.268mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.333mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.652mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.172mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.147mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.45mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.399mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.197mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.167g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 1.986g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 4.835g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 923mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.