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Sockeye salmon vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sockeye salmon and pumpkin seeds different?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 186% higher.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +627.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.8%
Contains more IronIron +536.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +807.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1772.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3715.4%

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.
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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2175%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1396.2%
Contains more FatsFats +248.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +512.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +566.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sockeye salmon Pumpkin seeds
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Zinc 0.55mg 10.3mg 89%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Copper 0.076mg 0.69mg 68%
Selenium 35.5µg 65%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.286mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.037mg 61%
Magnesium 36mg 262mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 8.844g 50%
Iron 0.52mg 3.31mg 35%
Phosphorus 305mg 92mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.056mg 24%
Fats 5.57g 19.4g 21%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.496mg 21%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Carbs 0g 53.75g 18%
Protein 26.48g 18.55g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.052mg 15%
Calories 156kcal 446kcal 15%
Potassium 436mg 919mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.969g 3.67g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.034mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 6.032g 10%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 3µg 6%
Calcium 11mg 55mg 4%
Sodium 92mg 18mg 3%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.515mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Pumpkin seeds
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.701g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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 - 74mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $10.8)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seeds - 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.