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Beef vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef and Sunflower seed

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, however, Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 233% more than Beef.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 +500%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2221.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +1755.7%
Contains more Manganese +21566.7%
Contains more Selenium +108.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2221.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +1755.7%
Contains more Manganese +21566.7%
Contains more Selenium +108.7%

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.
Beef
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +13968%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101%
Contains more Folate +3142.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +13968%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101%
Contains more Folate +3142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Water +1289.2%
Contains more Fats +686.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1415%
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Water +1289.2%
Contains more Fats +686.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1415%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4249.1%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4249.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Sunflower seed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 27.55g 20.78g Beef
Fats 6.54g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 0g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 169kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 0g 2.62g Beef
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 13mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 3.04mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 14mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 259mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 352mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 54mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 3.7mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.097mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.009mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 25.4µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 6IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0.25mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.355mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 7µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.348mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.928mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.139mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.659mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 0.937mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.494mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 1.169mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.315mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.632mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.375g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 2.595g 4.455g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Sunflower 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
79%
Beef
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.