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Squid as food vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid as food and Pumpkin seed

  • Squid as food has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Iron +227.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +530.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +336.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Iron +227.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +530.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +336.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +988.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +988.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.1%
Contains more Water +1258.2%
Contains more Fats +1285.7%
Contains more Carbs +3177.4%
Contains more Other +13.1%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 Protein +75.1%
Contains more Water +1258.2%
Contains more Fats +1285.7%
Contains more Carbs +3177.4%
Contains more Other +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3623.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3200%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3623.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid as food Pumpkin seed
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 32.48g 18.55g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 1.64g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 158kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 180mg 55mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 3.31mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 580mg 92mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 744mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 3.46mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.998mg 0.69mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 62IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 3µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.3mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.052mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.286mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.056mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.037mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 9µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.326mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.683mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.956mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.572mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 1.386mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.417mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.924mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.624mg 0.515mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 0.236g 3.67g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Pumpkin seed
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
110%
Squid as food
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. 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.