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Pumpkin seeds vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpkin seeds and tuna Bluefin

  • Pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, copper, and magnesium, while tuna Bluefin has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 453% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +309.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.5%
Contains more IronIron +152.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +527.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1237.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.3%

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.
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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +717.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +488.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3585.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +208.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1213.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +379.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.1%

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 Tuna Bluefin
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg 453%
Zinc 10.3mg 0.77mg 87%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin A 3µg 757µg 84%
Fiber 18.4g 0g 74%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 10.54mg 64%
Copper 0.69mg 0.11mg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 1.844g 47%
Magnesium 262mg 64mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.525mg 38%
Phosphorus 92mg 326mg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.37mg 26%
Iron 3.31mg 1.31mg 25%
Protein 18.55g 29.91g 23%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.02mg 21%
Fats 19.4g 6.28g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.278mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.306mg 20%
Potassium 919mg 323mg 18%
Carbs 53.75g 0g 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg 16%
Calories 446kcal 184kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 2.053g 10%
Saturated fat 3.67g 1.612g 9%
Calcium 55mg 10mg 5%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Sodium 18mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 35.35g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 seeds
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.