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Yolk vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yolk and pumpkin seeds different?

  • Yolk is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, while pumpkin seeds are higher in fiber, zinc, copper, and magnesium.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than pumpkin seeds.
  • Pumpkin seeds are lower in cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types were 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.
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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 CalciumCalcium +134.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +743.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +796.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +801.8%

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.
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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 +12600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +845.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1522.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1091.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +36.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1062.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1397.2%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 56µg 102%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Zinc 2.3mg 10.3mg 73%
Copper 0.077mg 0.69mg 68%
Magnesium 5mg 262mg 61%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.056mg 59%
Phosphorus 390mg 92mg 43%
Vitamin A 381µg 3µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.052mg 37%
Folate 146µg 9µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 8.844g 31%
Saturated fat 9.551g 3.67g 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.037mg 24%
Potassium 109mg 919mg 24%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.496mg 19%
Carbs 3.59g 53.75g 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 6.032g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.034mg 12%
Fats 26.54g 19.4g 11%
Iron 2.73mg 3.31mg 7%
Calcium 129mg 55mg 7%
Calories 322kcal 446kcal 6%
Protein 15.86g 18.55g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.286mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Sodium 48mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.515mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
114%
Yolk
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.881g)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.