Pumpkin seeds vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pumpkin seeds and taco
- Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese; however, taco is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 78% more than taco.
- Taco contains 9 times less copper than pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds contain 0.69mg of copper, while taco contains 0.077mg.
- Pumpkin seeds have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 | +718.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +339.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +796.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +488.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1167.1% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.7% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 1.75mg | 78% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.077mg | 68% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 3.9g | 58% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 32mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 3.042g | 39% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 1.19mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 209mg | 21% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 8.86g | 19% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 397mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.249mg | 11% |
| Calories | 446kcal | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 19.85g | 11% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 12.7g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 4.411g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 4.384g | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.714g)
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.