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Pumpkin seed vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Taco salad?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Taco salad is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 81% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 10 times more Magnesium than Taco salad. Pumpkin seed has 262mg of Magnesium, while Taco salad has 26mg.
  • Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fast foods, taco salad types in this comparison.

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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 +187.8%
Contains more Magnesium +907.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +337.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +657.4%
Contains more Copper +510.6%
Contains more Manganese +197%
Contains more Calcium +76.4%
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +187.8%
Contains more Magnesium +907.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +337.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +657.4%
Contains more Copper +510.6%
Contains more Manganese +197%
Contains more Calcium +76.4%

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 +379%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +379%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +177.7%
Contains more Fats +160.1%
Contains more Carbs +351.3%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Water +1507.8%
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +177.7%
Contains more Fats +160.1%
Contains more Carbs +351.3%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Water +1507.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.446
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.446

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 Taco salad
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 11.91g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 6.68g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 7.46g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 11.91g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 141kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 3.31mg 1.15mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 26mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 72mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 210mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 385mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 1.36mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.113mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.167mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 62IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 9µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.075mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.254mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.311mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.549mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.486mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.145mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.277mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.343mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.201mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 2.606g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.883g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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

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.