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Pumpkin seeds vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpkin seeds and short ribs

  • Pumpkin seeds have more fiber, copper, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and potassium, while short ribs have more vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin seeds is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1646.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +310.3%
Contains more IronIron +43.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +597%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3715.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.1%

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% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +757.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +494.6%
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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +420.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +116.4%
Contains more WaterWater +693.8%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213%

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 Short ribs
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Copper 0.69mg 0.099mg 66%
Saturated fat 3.67g 17.8g 64%
Magnesium 262mg 15mg 59%
Zinc 10.3mg 4.88mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.53g 49%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Fats 19.4g 41.98g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 18.88g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.013mg 21%
Potassium 919mg 224mg 20%
Carbs 53.75g 0g 18%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2.452mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.22mg 14%
Iron 3.31mg 2.31mg 13%
Phosphorus 92mg 162mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.15mg 8%
Protein 18.55g 21.57g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Calcium 55mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.252mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Calories 446kcal 471kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.05mg 1%
Sodium 18mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
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 - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.